Job Details

The Mathematics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill two full?time, academic?year, tenure?track positions in applied mathematics, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

Job Summary

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected.

Assistant Professor: $97,788 $107,628
Associate Professor: $112,500 $118,524

Excellence in teaching, an active program in research and scholarship, and departmental service are expected. Successful candidates must be committed to quality undergraduate and graduate education and be able to supervise undergraduate research projects and masters theses.

Applicants should be comfortable teaching a variety of mathematics courses, including upper?division and graduate level courses. All areas of expertise in applied mathematics will be considered, but areas of special interest include numerical analysis, computational methods, numerical optimization, machine learning, data science, and mathematical modeling.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.


• Demonstrated commitment to student?centered learning and experience teaching mathematics at the university level.


• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.


• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high?quality teaching and research with students.


• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.


• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well?being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.


• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach a variety of mathematics courses, including upper?division and graduate level courses.


• Expertise in applied mathematics in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department.


• Experience supervising student research and masters theses.

Special Conditions

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

For health and well?being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco?free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

About The Department

The Cal Poly Mathematics Department has approximately 33 tenure?track faculty, 24 full?time and part?time lecturers, 2 Frost postdocs, 11 graduate teaching associates, 2 administrative staff, and 275 math majors. The department has an active research culture and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate?level courses with an average class size of under 35 students. For more information, visit

About The University

Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. Operating on the semester calendar system as of August 2026, Cal Poly takes pride in its Learn?by?Doing approach to teaching and learning.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly 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.

How To Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter


• Curriculum Vitae (CV)


• Teaching Statement The teaching statement provides an opportunity to articulate your teaching philosophy, approach, and goals.


• Research Plan The research plan provides an opportunity to outline your proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of mathematics.


• Universal Student Success Statement Cal Poly is a public, student?centered university that serves the diverse constituents of the state of California and has a strong emphasis on the teacher?scholar model. Please detail your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including any evidence of experience with inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching, to a wide variety of students and a description of how you will continue to develop this expertise at Cal Poly. Service or scholarship related to skills developed in these areas might also be included here.


• Unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree.

When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, contact Dr. Benjamin Richert at ...@calpoly.edu.