Job Information
Washington State University Assistant Professor of Computer Science in Richland, Washington
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Available Title(s):
270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Employee Type:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The School of Engineering & Applied Sciences on the Tri-Cities campus of Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Computer Science. The School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) is an integral unit within the university's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Of particular interest are applicants whose research and teaching expertise are in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, mobile computing/IoT, data mining, machine learning/AI, visual computing, and high-performance computing. Applications from candidates with demonstrated expertise are encouraged, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will be expected to provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor graduate students, develop/maintain a vigorous extramurally funded research program, contribute to professional and university service, and participate broadly in the computer science curriculum.
Faculty in SEAS actively collaborate with scientist at the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a world-class Department of Energy research enterprise that advances the frontiers of science and engineering and offers joint appointments to qualified WSU faculty. Reflecting strategic directions of SEAS, this position will contribute to the growth of computer science education and research programs on the Tri-Cities campus. In SEAS, faculty members are empowered towards professional success.
RANK/SALARY
This is a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment as an Assistant Professor at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. Additional summer teaching appointments are also possible. Annual Salary is $95,000 - $110,000 per nine-month academic year. The position will begin August 16, 2024.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct research in one or more of the targeted areas listed above through the development of a nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research program that supports graduate students and addresses problems of significant societal impact.
• Publish high-impact technical articles in top-tier journals and conference proceedings.
• Develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in computer science, particularly in the applicant's area of research, thereby fostering experiential learning.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students.
• Contribute to advancing computer science education and research.
• Participate in service to the department, college and/or university through committee work, recruitment, and interaction with industry.
• Advance the college's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among its faculty, staff, students through research, teaching, and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
• Collaborate with other WSU faculty and PNNL scientists, including but not limited to colleagues with interest and expertise in the applicant's research areas.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS