California State University, Monterey Bay · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of Data Science or Applied Mathematics
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university located in California’s Central Coast, and they are seeking an Assistant Professor of Data Science or Applied Mathematics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, develop curriculum, maintain an active research program, and contribute to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
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Responsibilities
Deliver high quality, inclusive instruction
Develop or revise curriculum and courses in applied mathematics or data science
Supervise student research and projects
Engage in scholarly research, publish in peer-reviewed venues
Contribute to service at department, university, and professional levels
Build collaborations with external stakeholders and/or community partners
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field by the date of appointment
Ability to teach effectively at all undergraduate levels
Commitment to working with a diverse student body, including first-generation, low-socioeconomic status, and minoritized students
Experience or training in relevant computational tools as are appropriate for the area of specialization (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.)
Demonstrated potential for research in applied mathematics and/or data science
Preferred
Experience in teaching applied mathematics or data science (or computational/statistical) courses, especially to diverse populations
Research interest or experience in areas such as machine learning, scientific computing, mathematical modeling, high-performance computing, optimization, data ethics, causal inference, or AI
Experience mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds
Familiarity with modern, evidence-based data science or applied mathematics pedagogy and curriculum guidelines (e.g., ASA, SIAM, etc.)
Benefits
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans
A fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Access to affordable housing near main campus
Company
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay is a state university.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-06-21Grant· $5M
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