Assistant Professor of Mathematics

About the role

The Department of Mathematics within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering at California State University, Bakersfield seeks an Assistant Professor of Mathematics starting in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 units per semester, including 4-unit courses with a discussion/problem-solving component.
• Develop a research agenda and maintain a publication record.
• Engage in undergraduate research and commit to improving pedagogy.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mathematics.
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered but must submit evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated productivity or promise in research.
• A desire to teach a broad range of mathematics courses.

Qualifications

• Commitment to academic and inclusive excellence.
• Desire to foster an inclusive classroom.
• Experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience. Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $90,000.

Schedule

Standard teaching duties are 12 units/semester. Reduced teaching assignment is standard during the first two years of the tenure process.

Contact

Requests for information about the position and application process should be directed to: Dr. Brian Ryals
Phone: 661-654-2079
Email: bryals@csub.edu

Deadline

Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by January 23, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled.

University Background

California State University, Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational achievement, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Mathematics is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Application

• A cover letter of interest, qualifications, and recent experience (2 pages max).
• A teaching statement (2 pages max; address how to foster an inclusive classroom).
• A research statement.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• At least three current professional letters of reference, at least one of which must address teaching.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Authorization to Work

Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that must be performed in-person at the assigned location.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Clery Act

CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.