Assistant Professor of Statistics

Assistant Professor of Statistics Department of Mathematics College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Assistant Professor Fall 2026 Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the Assistant Professor level with the appointment to begin in August 2026.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution, with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. CSUF has a diverse student population of over 43,000 students, including international students from 73 nations.

CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University's strategic plan objectives.

CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher‑scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and individually mentored projects. Candidates for this position must have a solid theoretical and applied background in statistics and a passion for teaching and research. Those with research interests in emerging domains are highly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the statistics community at Cal State Fullerton through teaching, research, professional activities, and service.

• Teaching a wide spectrum of theoretical and applied courses in statistics and data science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Conducting research resulting in publications in high-quality peer‑reviewed journals within a collaborative faculty‑student environment
• Mentoring students and guiding them towards post‑graduation success
• Contributing to curriculum development by incorporating modern statistical and data science approaches to existing courses or creating new courses
• Serving on departmental and university‑wide committees
• A successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a transdisciplinary Titan Supercomputing Center and contribute to the growth of the Statistical Consulting Center within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• Have earned a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the starting date
• Have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students
• Have a well‑defined research agenda

• Teaching experience with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Be able to contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum development
• Evidence of the potential to supervise undergraduate and master's level students in research
• Evidence of or a strong interest in participating in interdisciplinary, collaborative research
• Plan for seeking internal and external funding

To receive consideration, a complete online application must be received by electronic submission via https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please provide the following required materials:

• A cover letter addressing the following
  
  • Required qualifications
  
  • Preferred qualifications, if applicable
  
  • What attracts you to CSUF
  
  • How your professional aspirations align with the department’s programs and activities
• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement, including…