Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in applied mathematics, with a preference for nonlinear optimization, the mathematics of machine learning, or stochastic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics and/or statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Engage in scholarly research or grant activity.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Mentor undergraduate research and graduate student master’s thesis projects.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field (degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
• University or college teaching experience (e.g., instructor of record, teaching assistant, or similar role).
• Evidence of ongoing or potential scholarly research in applied mathematics or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated potential to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate-level applied mathematics courses.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Research expertise in applied mathematics, with particular interest in nonlinear optimization, the mathematics of machine learning, or stochastic modeling.
• Excellence in teaching.
• Potential for directing Master’s thesis students or mentoring undergraduate research.
• Potential for contributing to department governance and service.
• Commitment to mentoring first generation college students in the mathematical community.