Position Announcement 

The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for a Tenure-track position (Statistics Preferred) at the rank of Academic Year Assistant Professor with the appointment starting in Fall 2019. 

At CSUDH we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values. https://www.csudh.edu/president/strategic-planning/mission-vision-and-core-values/

The Mathematics Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and we teach many service courses. We have seven tenured or tenure-track faculty members with a variety of backgrounds and research interests in pure and applied mathematics and mathematics education, and we have several lecturers with full- and part-time appointments. We are a group committed to the mission of the university, and we work collegially to prepare students for successful careers. We are located in the Los Angeles area, near major industries and research universities. Our faculty members attend seminars and colloquia at home and at UCLA, USC, Caltech, and other nearby California State University campuses. Our mission is to provide our students with a strong foundation in mathematics, preparing them for success in graduate study, professional careers in business, industry, and government, and teaching. For more information see: http://math.csudh.edu

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

1. Update and maintain the department’s undergraduate curriculum in probability and statistics, including such courses as Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, and Stochastic Processes; 
2. Teach effectively in a variety of courses for undergraduate mathematics majors, and service courses, with a focus on courses in probability and statistics; 
3. Maintain appropriate research and scholarly activities in statistics or related areas; 
4. Participate in the activities of the mathematics department, such as seminars and math club events;
5. Assist with student advising and program development; 
6. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. 

Note: our typical teaching load is twelve units per semester (new faculty teach nine units per semester for the first two years). Courses may be three, four, or five units, so that twelve units does not necessarily equate to four courses. Faculty who are active in grants and projects use grant funds to reduce their teaching load. Published research is expected and is a requirement for tenure and promotion. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics.  
• Ability to teach a broad range of mathematics and service courses to students with diverse backgrounds and skills.  
• Commitment and ability to maintain an active program of scholarship and/or research. 
• Commitment to ongoing improvement and use of effective teaching strategies. 
• Experience in teaching from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications 

• Specialty in statistics, or probability with sufficient knowledge to teach upper division courses in statistics, strongly preferred.  
• Ability to work on collaborative projects with other math/science faculty and/or scientists in industry. 
• Ability to develop research projects for undergraduate mathematics and science students.  
• Ability to utilize high-impact teaching practices. 
• Interest in and willingness to contribute to the department through student advising and mentoring

Employment Requirement – Background Check 

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. 

How to Apply 

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in November 2018. For full consideration please submit your completed application no later than November 20, 2018. 

Applications must submit the following materials through www.mathjobs.org : 

• AMS cover sheet 
• Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information 
• Cover Letter  
• Three letters of reference with contact information 
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist) 
• A Statement on Teaching that includes both a philosophy of how to support student learning and a description of how class meetings are structured and how this may vary by course or audience. 
• A Research Statement 
• Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly Activity 
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)  

For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.  

In addition, register your online application at New & Returning Applicants at https://www.csudh.edu/hr/job-opportunities/index and submit your Current Curriculum Vitae by November 20, 2018. 

Applicants that are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified by the Search Committee when to submit their official transcripts directly to the email address of mjones@csudh.edu or you may mail directly to:  

Dr. Matthew Jones, Search Committee Chair 

Mathematics Department 

California State University, Dominguez Hills 

1000 E Victoria St Carson, CA 90747 

Closing Statement 

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 

 

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771 or the Academic Affairs Personnel Services Office at (310) 243-3766. 

Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at http://www.csudh.edu/dhpd/, or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3693. 

Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.  

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