Job Details

The Mathematics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full?time, academic?year, tenure?track Assistant Professor in mathematics education with an appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

Rank and Salary

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

Primary Duties

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses for future elementary and secondary teachers and other mathematics courses.
• Maintain an active scholarship program that provides research and practical experiences for undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental service, committee work, student advising, and building industry relationships.
• Develop curricular improvement and pursue grant activities that lead to publication.

Required Qualifications

• EITHER a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (or closely related field) AND a Masters degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework), OR a Ph.D. in Mathematics and significant experience in research and teaching in mathematics education.
• Demonstrated commitment to student?centered learning and experience teaching mathematics at the university level.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Evidence (or potential) of high?quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence (or potential) of scholarly productivity.
• Evidence (or potential) of 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

• Expertise in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department (elementary mathematics education, secondary mathematics education, undergraduate mathematics education, K?12 teacher preparation, mathematics curriculum development, or active student?centered learning in mathematics classrooms).
• Interest in teaching mathematics content courses for future elementary school teachers.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at the university level.
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.
• Interest in pursuing funding opportunities or participating in grant activities with colleagues.

Special Conditions

Background checks, mandatory reporting, and compliance with state and federal regulations apply. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check before appointment.

Application Information

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement Articulate teaching philosophy, approach, and goals.
• Research Plan Outline proposed research agenda.
• Universal Student Success Statement Detail inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching practices.
• Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document.

Submit all documents through the online faculty application. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025. For questions, contact Dr. Benjamin Richert at ...@calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and all applicable state and federal anti?discrimination laws.

Contact

Dr. Benjamin Richert ...@calpoly.edu