Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 15, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - CareerBusiness Title:
Assistant Professor, Data Analytics and Mathematics – Career Track [Teaching]Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Position Term:
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Program in Data Analytics and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching), career-track faculty position in Everett, WA, with a specialty in Data Analytics and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term, 9-month, 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2026.
We seek applicants with expertise in Data Science and Analytics who can contribute to instruction in data analytics and foundational applied mathematics. Relevant areas of expertise include data structures, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data mining, databases, data modeling, data ethics, corporate or business analytics, as well as applied and discrete mathematics areas that support data analytics, such as algebraic and quantitative reasoning, discrete structures, and mathematical foundations for business and data applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses for the Data Analytics program and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, create curriculum innovation, and work with us to continue to develop and expand the Data Analytics program at WSU.
The responsibilities of the position are teaching and programmatic development (80%) and service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (20%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within the Data Analytics undergraduate program. In addition, the successful candidate will work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development, overseeing undergraduate research efforts, and outreach initiatives for the program. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department, college, and university committees and work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with other faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Additional Information:
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 for the 9-month academic year | 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 or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Earned Ph. D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied or Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields grounded in Data Science; or MS in one of the above fields, with at least three (3) years by the time of hire of industry experience in data science/analytics or teaching experience in one of the above fields.
Demonstrated record of or potential for program and curricular development.
Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
Demonstrated record of or potential for ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences as in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
About WSU Everett: WSU is a public research university dedicated to improving lives by serving the public good. For more than 130 years, we strive to unlock possibilities by empowering students, faculty, and others to create a world where all people can thrive. Located about 30 miles from Seattle, WSU Everett — the newest of six campuses— offers junior- and senior-level courses in high-demand fields including data analytics, engineering, and hospitality business management. Find more information at the WSU - Everett Campus Webpage.
About the College of Arts and Sciences: Encompassing more than 30 departments, schools, and research institutes on five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of WSU. Together our 730+ faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU’s total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU’s core curriculum. We also drive wide interdisciplinary research in public and community health, environmental change, equity and social justice, and data and technology at the boundaries. The College of Arts & Sciences seeks to lead a reimagining of WSU’s land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to Native and Indigenous peoples. Find more information about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU online.
About the Program in Data Analytics: The Program in Data Analytics was established in 2017 as a joint effort between multiple colleges and departments within the University. It offers a BS degree in Data Analytics on Pullman, Everett, Vancouver and Global campuses. Having started with less than 30 students in Fall 2018, the program now has a vibrant study body of 230 students. The students take classes in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics and a domain of their choice. However, most of the classes have been developed for the students under a DATA prefix. The program is a semi-independent unit within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The program has strong industry support with a vibrant Industry Board. For more information, please visit the Program in Data Analytics website.
About the Department of Mathematics and Statistics: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at WSU is one of only two Statistics Ph.D. granting departments in Washington State. Currently the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the following Statistics-related degrees:
BS in Mathematics with a Statistics Emphasis
MS in Statistics
PhD in Statistical Sciences (with interdisciplinary data analytics focus)
We are committed to teaching at all levels, and to excellence in research and scholarship. The diverse teaching, research, and scholarship interests within our department provide faculty with the opportunity to combine multiple areas into unique research and scholarship projects. With over 50 faculty, more than 100 graduate students, about 245 undergraduate Mathematics majors, and a wealth of students from other departments and colleges in our classes, there are plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas with other students and faculty, creating a rich, supportive environment. For more information, please visit the department’s website.
Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Department Name: Data Analytics
Location: Everett, 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.
A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position as well as a response to the following prompt:
As a land-grant university, we have a commitment to ensure access and opportunity in all aspects of our work. The successful candidate for this position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research/scholarship/creative practice, pedagogy, curriculum, and service in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please explain your past record and future plans to contribute to this aspect of WSU’s mission.
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities.
Statement about curriculum development and outreach describing your philosophy about how classes (under a DATA prefix) in this new transdisciplinary field could/should be developed and/or how outreach could be used in data analytics education.
Inquiries should be directed to Sergey Lapin slapin@wsu.edu.
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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.
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