California State University
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Position
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics
Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range:
Assistant Professor AY 2025-26 classification salary $74,652 to $158,688/year, anticipated hiring range $88,000 to $95,000 per year. Salary offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin October 1, 2025. Position opened until filled.
Institution and Department California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. CSULB earned the Seal of Excelencia in 2023 and is committed to serving diverse students. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics houses the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or related discipline at application time or official notification by August 1, 2026.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented and underserved populations in STEM.
Ability to teach computational and applied mathematics courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Demonstrated potential to establish an ongoing research program in computational and applied mathematics.
Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful teaching experience at the university/college level with a diverse student body.
Experience or potential for integrating undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
Ability to complement existing teaching expertise and research programs in the department, college, or university.
Research experience and publication records in Computational Mathematics, Scientific Machine Learning, Mathematics Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, High‑Performance Computing, or Optimization.
Successful post‑doctoral or industry experience, ideally including interdisciplinary collaboration.
Potential to develop or maintain a funded research program.
Experience working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies.
Duties
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate applied math courses in Computational Mathematics, Scientific Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science; periodic teaching of late afternoon or evening graduate level courses.
Participate in professional development to improve teaching effectiveness.
Develop and maintain a research program leading to publications in refereed journals.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in departmental activities and initiatives to prepare students for successful careers and further education, and to improve curricula.
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession/community.
How to Apply - Required Documentation
Student Success Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges working with a diverse student population.
Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum vitae.
Copies of graduate/post‑baccalaureate transcripts.
Names and contact information for three references.
Research/Scholarly Interests Statement.
Teaching Statement addressing ability to effectively teach data science and statistics courses, mentor, and support diverse students.
Finalists: prepared to submit an official transcript.
How to Apply Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
Contact Dr. Will Murray, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0001 (562) 985-8008 Email: will.murray@csulb.edu
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. For full statement, visit Equity and Compliance.
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Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range:
Assistant Professor AY 2025-26 classification salary $74,652 to $158,688/year, anticipated hiring range $88,000 to $95,000 per year. Salary offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin October 1, 2025. Position opened until filled.
Institution and Department California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. CSULB earned the Seal of Excelencia in 2023 and is committed to serving diverse students. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics houses the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, or related discipline at application time or official notification by August 1, 2026.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented and underserved populations in STEM.
Ability to teach computational and applied mathematics courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Demonstrated potential to establish an ongoing research program in computational and applied mathematics.
Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful teaching experience at the university/college level with a diverse student body.
Experience or potential for integrating undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
Ability to complement existing teaching expertise and research programs in the department, college, or university.
Research experience and publication records in Computational Mathematics, Scientific Machine Learning, Mathematics Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, High‑Performance Computing, or Optimization.
Successful post‑doctoral or industry experience, ideally including interdisciplinary collaboration.
Potential to develop or maintain a funded research program.
Experience working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies.
Duties
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate applied math courses in Computational Mathematics, Scientific Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science; periodic teaching of late afternoon or evening graduate level courses.
Participate in professional development to improve teaching effectiveness.
Develop and maintain a research program leading to publications in refereed journals.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in departmental activities and initiatives to prepare students for successful careers and further education, and to improve curricula.
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession/community.
How to Apply - Required Documentation
Student Success Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges working with a diverse student population.
Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum vitae.
Copies of graduate/post‑baccalaureate transcripts.
Names and contact information for three references.
Research/Scholarly Interests Statement.
Teaching Statement addressing ability to effectively teach data science and statistics courses, mentor, and support diverse students.
Finalists: prepared to submit an official transcript.
How to Apply Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
Contact Dr. Will Murray, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0001 (562) 985-8008 Email: will.murray@csulb.edu
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. For full statement, visit Equity and Compliance.
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