Job Opportunities in Mathematics
Tenure Track, Pure Mathematics 2022-23
Position Description
The Mathematics Department in the 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 pure mathematics, with appointment beginning September 12, 2022. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2021.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in mathematics or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department; special areas of interest include logic, number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, commutative algebra, geometric group theory, field theory, algebraic, differential, fractal, and complex geometry, topology, complex analysis and operator theory, and geometric analysis.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at the university level.
• Experience supervising student research and master's theses.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/listing/, complete a required online faculty application and apply to requisition #505548.
Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy statement, (4) statement of research interests and professional goals, (5) diversity statement, and (6) unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document. These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. 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 December 3, 2021. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Benjamin Richert at brichert@calpoly.edu.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
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.
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and questions may be sent to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu.
View full job posting at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/505548/tenure-track-position-pure-mathematics
Part-Time Lecturer Pool, 2020-21
Position Description
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Mathematics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions available as determined by need during the 2019-20 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching lower division mathematics courses. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a Master's or Doctorate Degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline, such as Physical Science or Engineering. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching mathematics at the collegiate level, especially Calculus and/or Differential Equations. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
How to Apply
To apply, visit: http://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/493063/parttime-lecturer-pool-mathematics, complete a required online faculty application and apply. All applicants are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae (with teaching experience), unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned. If applicable, attach a list of CSU courses previously taught and/or a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach. Please be prepared to provide the names and email addresses for three professional references when completing your application. Official transcripts of highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. If you have any questions or problems, please contact the recruiting department at: (805) 756-1203. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: June 3, 2021.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Special Conditions
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. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
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.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
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.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact the Mathematics Department at (805) 756-1203 or email mathrecruit@calpoly.edu.
The Department
The Mathematics Department offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses. There are approximately 175 sections of math classes each quarter with an average lower-division enrollment of 35 per class. The faculty consists of approximately 32 permanent faculty, 20 temporary (both full-time and part-time), and 15 graduate teaching associates. The Mathematics Department does not offer any courses in statistics or computer science. Applicants interested in teaching in those areas should contact the Statistics Department or the Computer Science Department.
The University
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. It is part of the 23-campus California State University system and is noted for its programs in the sciences and engineering. The University has a student enrollment of approximately 21,306 (Fall 2016) students in Undergraduate and Masters Degree programs and employs more than 3,000 faculty and staff members.
Founded in 1901, the campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. University families live in San Luis Obispo and nearby communities both on the coast and inland.
