Position: Assistant Professor of Statistics

 

Type: Tenure-Track                   Academic Year: 2025-2026                   Available: Fall 2025

 

Location:         Department of Mathematics

                        College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME)

                        California State University, Bakersfield

                        9001 Stockdale Highway

                        Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

 

Contact:           Dr. Eduardo Montoya

Phone: (661) 654-6838

Email: emontoya2@csub.edu

 

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by May 29, 2025.  Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

 

University Background: California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

 

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #16 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025), #10 in Best Public Colleges and #5 in Best Colleges in the West (Money, 2024), #14 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (Washington Monthly, 2024), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024), and #10 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET 2024).

 

CSU Bakersfield serves 8,100 undergraduate students and 1,300 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students.  69.8% of CSU Bakersfield’s students are Hispanic/Latinx, 12.5% are Caucasian, 7% are Asian, 4.3% are African-American, 2.2% are multiracial, 0.3% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 0.1% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.  CSUB is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

 

College Information: The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) currently houses eight departments. With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME truly is on the cutting edge of science and technology education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit https://www.csub.edu/nsme for additional information.

 

Department Information: The Department of Mathematics offers B.S. degrees in Pure and in Applied Mathematics, in Teaching Mathematics, and in Statistics. It is a student-focused department that prides itself on discussion-based learning, on its commitment to student learning and to undergraduate research. We have generous lab facilities for our students.

 

Position Description: Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in Statistics or a closely related field and is required by time of appointment. Demonstrate research productivity and/or promise in statistics or a closely related field. Preferred research areas include financial econometrics, time series analysis, and volatility modeling. The candidate must have experience using R in the classroom and demonstrate an interest in teaching a broad range of mathematics and statistics courses to a diverse body of students, engaging undergraduates in research, and statistical consulting. Serious consideration is given to candidates who demonstrate an interest in Al technologies in the classroom. Prior teaching experience at the university level is required. Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

 

Teaching and Research Duties: The teaching load will be 12 units/semester where most of the courses are 4 units each. Almost all courses in the Department of Mathematics include an activity/problem solving

session. Assigned time for research and grant activity is standard during the first two years of the tenure process, and subsequently on a competitive basis. It is expected the successful candidate will develop a research agenda and maintain a publication record. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty in the University is expected.

 

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Anticipated annual salary range: $78,000 - $90,000

 

Application:

• A cover letter of interest (2 pages)
• A teaching statement (2 pages)
• A research statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Publication List(s) (optional)
• A list of at least three references with relevant contact information. Finalists are required to provide three letters of recommendation, who may be contacted for a reference check.

 

Documents should be attached in PDF format and emailed directly to emontoya2@csub.edu. Personally identifiable information (PII), such as birth dates, social security numbers, foreign tax identification numbers, national identifiers, etc., should be redacted from the application materials before emailing them.

 

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed.  Offers of employment are conditional and 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.

 

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California.  Faculty assignments include in-person duties that must be performed in-person at the assigned location.

 

Mandated Reporter: 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.

 

 

 

Clery Act:  CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

 

EEO Statement:  All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB 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.

 

CSUB 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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices

 

CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

 

University Background: California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSUB’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. CSUB is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSUB has a vital role in the educational obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region. The accolades CSUB has received include Washington Monthly’s #2 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (2018), Washington Monthly’s #6 Best Affordable Elite Colleges and #17 out of 200 for Graduate Schools, and “A Top Public School” by US News and World Report (2019).

CSUB serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. 63.5% of CSUB’s students are Hispanic/Latinx, 4.9% are African-American, 0.2% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 0.5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 7.1% are Asian, and 2.3% are multiracial. CSUB is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Commitment to Diversity:  The Department of (name) within the Division of (or, School of) [name] at CSUB is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.”

  

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Department Information: [Insert Department description here]

 

Position Description: [Insert job description here]

 

Minimum Qualifications: [Insert the list of minimum qualification here]

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Preferred Qualifications: [Insert the list of preferred qualification here]

Application: [Insert application deadline, where to send info, and what materials must be included]

• In application materials, please include a statement about fostering an inclusive classroom. [OR]
• Please include a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion.  The statement should include information on how the applicant currently or will potentially promote diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research and service at CSUB.

 

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Mandated Reported: 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.

Clery Act:  CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement:  CSUB is committed to Equal Employment. Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veterans’ status.