Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

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Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Position Overview

Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education. Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester). Salary: $7,330 to $8,000 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline

Review of applications to begin October 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

Institutional Context

California State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, awarded the Seal of Excellence in 2023.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education, statistics, or data science education, or a related field with a background in education research; degree at time of application or official notification of completion by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence in higher education, reflecting an understanding of the impacts of race, ethnicity, and other identities on students’ lives.
• Demonstrated potential for published scholarship in mathematics education.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or relevant experience in addition to a doctoral degree.
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body, including mentoring students from underrepresented groups and using culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies and a record of teaching excellence that reflects an understanding of the impacts of race, ethnicity, and other identities.
• Potential to teach and engage in research within any subdiscipline(s) of mathematics education, especially in ways that complement the expertise of current faculty.
• Potential for partnering with diverse urban K‑12 school districts and/or other educational contexts on grants and professional development activities.
• Potential for obtaining external funding for mathematics education projects.
• Experience in scholarly communication in mathematics education, such as conference presentations and publications.
• Potential for supervising students’ mathematics education research projects.
• A record of contribution to service, such as committee work and efforts to include equity and inclusion, within the university or a relevant disciplinary context.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop equitable undergraduate mathematics courses for future mathematics educators (including Mathematics Education majors and Liberal Studies majors), delivered in‑person, hybrid, online, or any combination.
• Teach and develop graduate courses for scholars enrolled in the Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and CSU efforts to develop, credential, and support K‑12 diverse mathematics teachers.
• Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students (e.g., academic advising, scholarly projects).
• Supervise student teachers.
• Support department and university initiatives to improve graduation and passing rates, including developing and improving curriculum.
• Maintain and engage in impactful mathematics education research and scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations) that support research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek grant funds to support mathematics education research and professional development of in‑service pre‑K‑12 mathematics teachers and/or CSULB faculty.
• Participate in service at all levels of the university and in the greater mathematics education community.

Application Requirements

• Student Success Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching or other experiences with a diverse student population.
• Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references (for letters of recommendation if a semi‑finalist).
• Teaching Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced) addressing ability to effectively teach, mentor, and support diverse undergraduate and graduate students.
• Research/Scholarly Interests Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced).
• Copies of graduate/post‑baccalaureate transcripts (undergraduate transcripts optional).
• Copy of Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or other relevant mathematics or statistics, if applicable.
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript.

Contact Information

Dr. Tangan Gao, Department Chair
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840‑1001
Phone: (562) 985‑4721
Email: