Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Statistics or Data Science

About the Role

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at San José State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track/tenured faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, starting August 17, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, data science, or mathematics, maintain an active research program, and contribute to departmental service and governance. They will also supervise graduate students and participate in the department's Center for Applied Math, Computation, and Statistics (CAMCOS) program.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, data science, or mathematics.
• Maintain a focused and impactful research agenda with peer-reviewed publications.
• Supervise graduate students in the MS Statistics and MS Data Science programs.
• Supervise student teams working on industrial research projects in the CAMCOS program.
• Participate in shared governance through department, college, and university committees.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive teaching strategies and course materials.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field completed by July 2027.
• Record of ongoing research and a well-developed agenda for future research.
• Experience or demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

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

Benefits

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details.

Application Requirements

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Institutional excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest)
• Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
• Service statement (1-2 pages)
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Three to five references with contact information
• All student and peer teaching evaluations for classes taught during the last three years

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