Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Education Department

College of Education and Integrative Studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Education. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

We believe diversity strengthens community. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website. 

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website. 

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university are mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, and finance, real estate, and law.

Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

*As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.

Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria:

1. Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions;
2. Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations;
3. Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities;
4. Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities;
5. Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
6. Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education;
7. Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities;
8. Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and
9. Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.

College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) is a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in its communities. The college educates students to become highly qualified and significant leaders in society. It is committed to the principles of diversity, ethics and social justice, and life-long learning. Central to the college’s mission is innovation and integrative thinking, reflective practice, collaborative action, and learning by doing. The college’s four departments include two undergraduate degrees and academic programs—Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Studies—and two graduate departments—Education and Educational Leadership. There are 1,376 students enrolled and 41 faculty in the college.

Education Department: The Education Department’s mission is to empower transformative educators who advocate for justice and equity for all learners. We value equity; racial and social justice; academic excellence; student success; experiential learning; inclusiveness; and social and environmental responsibility. The department offers credential programs in Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject; and offers added authorizations in Bilingual Education (Spanish, Mandarin, and Tagalog), Adapted Physical Education, and Agricultural Specialist. In addition, the department offers a Master of Arts in Education with options in Education Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and Administrative Services. We have 13 full-time faculty.

Position description: The Education Department seeks an energetic scholar-practitioner who can teach credential courses, supervise teacher candidates in the field, advise credential, master’s degree, and EdD candidates, and serve the department, college, university, community, and profession, along with maintaining a scholarly agenda. Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to the academic preparation of racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, socioeconomically, and neuro-diverse teacher candidates, as well as experience with culturally sustaining instruction of TK-12 students. Collaboration with faculty in the Mathematics and Statistics Department, College of Science is required for this position.

A successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to preparing teacher credential and graduate level students at one of the most diverse universities in the West. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to serving a highly diverse student body, reflecting the Cal Poly Pomona service area and the educational equity goals of the University, College, Department, and programs. The Cal Poly Pomona campus, designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is recognized nationally for quality, affordability, and helping diverse and traditionally under-served students achieve economic success.

Minimum requirements include:

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics, mathematics education, statistics education or a closely related field (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
• Evidence of at least one academic year of full-time TK-12 mathematics teaching experience as the teacher of record (elementary or secondary level)
• Experience working with TK-12 culturally and/or linguistically diverse learners, their families, and multi-lingual communities
• Evidence of strong theoretical foundation in mathematics pedagogy, with emphasis on research-based practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students
• Evidence of emerging professional and scholarly agenda that aligns with the Department’s and College’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. 
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success”

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• • Evidence of application of research-based mathematics pedagogy for elementary-age students (TK-6^th grade)
  • Teaching credential, with at least three years of public-school or public charter school TK-12 mathematics teaching experience as the teacher of record (elementary or secondary level)
  • Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related field
  • Experience in university/postsecondary teaching, supervising pre-service candidates in clinical practice, and/or advising undergraduate or graduate students
  • Evidence of successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience and demonstrated use of technology to support teaching and learning
  • Evidence of ongoing research, scholarly, and creative activities with a focused line of inquiry
  • Demonstrated record of building and sustaining collaborative partnerships with university departments, local schools, districts, or community-based organizations.
  • Working knowledge of teacher preparation accreditation, the California State Standards/Frameworks, California Teacher Performance Assessment and/or EdTPA, and/or the California Teacher Performance Expectations.

Conditions of Employment:

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process: A completed application will consist of

• • Cover letter in which you describe your teaching and research experience and interests, and that addresses the qualifications articulated in the minimum and preferred qualifications;
  • A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
  • Curriculum vitae that includes at least those elements specified in the position description;
  • Three letters of reference dated within the last two years, at least one of which must specifically address teaching;
  • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, official transcripts will be required of finalists);

Finalists for the position will:

• be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
• Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation of research, scholarly, or creative work, make a teaching demonstration to faculty, and interact with students.

Salary Range for academic year, nine-month appointment: $92,000-$96,000.

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 3, 2024.

Please direct inquiries to

Mathematics Education Faculty Search Committee 

c/o Marina Zapien, Department Support Coordinator 

Education Department 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 

Pomona, CA 91768 

Email: mizapien@cpp.edu  

Phone: (909) 869-5408    

Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires. Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report.