Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Statistics or Data Science

CSU; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Research support

Job summary

San José State University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured Open Rank faculty position starting August 2027. The appointment may be at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with a focus on Statistics or Data Science and a strong research program.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate statistics and data science courses, supervise student research, participate in program development and governance, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Statistics, Data Science or a closely related field completed by July 2027.
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate teaching and curricular development.
• Active research program and stronger agenda for future research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics, data science, or mathematics courses.
• Supervise graduate student research in MS Statistics and MS Data Science.
• Supervise student teams on industrial research projects through CAMCOS program.
• Engage in department, college, and university governance and service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctoral degree in Statistics or Data Science

Job description

Position Rank and Title: Open Rank

School/Department Name: Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Specialization: Statistics or Data Science

Compensation: Commensurate with qualificiations, experience, and rank as established by CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $104,500 - $135,000.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 17, 2027

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor beginning in August 2027. We are seeking applicants from Statistics, Data Science, or closely related fields with a strong record of scholarly achievement, effective teaching, and demonstrated interest in departmental governance. The successful candidate would be teaching courses and supervising students in statistics, data science, or mathematics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, have an active research program that ideally includes students, and participate in departmental service activities. Our department has multiple growing undergraduate and graduate programs in statistics and data science; the successful candidate will help shape the future of these programs through curricular innovation.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to about 500 undergraduates and graduate students, 28 tenure ladder faculty, 25 part-time instructors and 40 teaching associates. We strive to prepare our students in statistics and data science through an array of courses and projects for cutting edge careers in Silicon Valley. CAMCOS is a program within the department that allows students to work on industry sponsored projects under supervision from faculty and industry mentors. San José State University has recently been awarded R2 status. The university offers generous support for research active faculty and faculty who would like to write proposals to support their research agenda. More information about the department and the programs we offer can be found on our website https://www.sjsu.edu/math/.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU

community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Statistics, Data Science or a closely related field completed by July 2027.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.
• A record of ongoing research and a well‑developed agenda for future research.
• Experience or demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Evidence of effective service to their department, university, or profession commensurate with their experience.
• Experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate student research.

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate statistics, data science, or mathematics courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, to maintain a program of scholarly activity, and to work on curriculum and program development.
• The candidate is expected to supervise graduate students on their research projects in both the department’s MS Statistics program and the College of Science’s MS Data Science program.
• The candidate is also expected to supervise student teams working on industrial research projects in the department’s Center for Applied Math, Computation, and Statistics (CAMCOS) program.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• The candidate is expected to maintain a focused and impactful research agenda with peer‑reviewed publications in reputable venues.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Martina Bremer ([e-mail]).

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on‑campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world, San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world‑class scholarship, student‑centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life‑changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world‑class scholarship, student‑centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life‑changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at

https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on‑campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at [e-mail].