Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
January 14, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - CareerBusiness Title:
Assistant Professor - Career Track Electrical Engineering or Computer Science - Vancouver CampusEmployee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Position Term:
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver invites applications for a 9-month academic year, full-time (100% FTE) scholarly Assistant Professor - Career-Track teaching faculty position in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin their appointment on August 16, 2026. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, digital circuit design, microprocessors, signal processing, power systems, control systems, VLSI design, electronics, and computer systems & architecture. Strong candidates in other relevant areas will also be considered.
Position duties The job duties of this position primarily include teaching undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science; participating in the continuous teaching assessment activities of the relevant units and WSU campuses; effectively communicating, mentoring, and interacting with students; promoting the WSU Vancouver program in other schools and events; and collaborating with others within the unit, University, or other organizations.
Additional Information:
Annual Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation
Required Qualifications:
Earned PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field by August 1, 2026 (for August 16, 2026 start) or earned master’s degree with relevant teaching experiences.
Demonstrated strong teaching and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry experience, working at industry or working with industry to create student opportunities.
Prior teaching experience in one or multiple areas mentioned above.
Experience with curriculum development, program development, and student recruitment.
About Washington State University Vancouver:
WSU Vancouver serves about 2,700 graduate and undergraduate students and is fifteen miles north of Portland, Oregon. The rapidly growing School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) equally values both research and teaching. WSU is Washington's land grant university with faculty and programs on four campuses. WSU Vancouver is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.
About School of Engineering and Computer Science - WSU Vancouver: For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.
Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Vancouver, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Teaching Statement
For questions about this position please contact Xinghui Zhao at x.zhao@wsu.edu.
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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