Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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$ 98000 - 114000
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Job Description
Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that develops industry-ready graduates through a combination of creative problem-solving analytical skills development and experiential learning. Most courses have a strong laboratory component to prepare students with the modern tools and processes used in industry.
The Department and the College of Science and Engineering are committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for their students faculty and staff. A number of faculty-led initiatives and committees focus on accessibility diversity equity and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Student clubs such as the Society of Women Engineers Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and Out in Science are also vital to advancing inclusion within the College.
Exceptional scholars from all fields of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply especially those who bring expertise that complements or expands upon strengths of the WWU Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Faculty.
The position involves developing and teaching lab-based electrical and computer engineering courses conducting research advising students engaging with the community and service to support the electrical and computer engineering department and the university. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the growth of the department including the development of new curricula research areas and laboratory facilities.
The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that supports the departments mission. Responsibilities include teaching core and service courses in electrical and computer engineering as well as developing and teaching advanced/ graduate-level courses in the candidates area of specialization. Scholarship responsibilities include developing and maintaining a relevant program of scholarship that engages our students. It is expected that the successful candidate will fulfill teaching scholarly service and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all students faculty and staff.
A Ph.D. in electrical and/or computer engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of application or ABD at the time of application. If ABD all degree requirements must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment.
Teaching and research interests and experience closely aligned with the mission of the Department.
Commitment to creating and cultivating inclusive and accessible classroom and learning environments.
Commitment and ability to teach core courses service courses and advanced courses in areas relevant to electrical and computer engineering. This includes the commitment and ability to develop and teach graduate-level courses as part of the new masters program.
Commitment and ability to maintain a relevant program of scholarly activity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Teaching and research interests that complement or expand upon existing strengths of the WWU Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Faculty.
Successful prior teaching experience in areas relevant to electrical and computer engineering.
Recent relevant experience in industry industry-sponsored grants commercialization and/or industry relations.
Demonstrated ability and experience in developing programs or scholarship relevant to creating and cultivating inclusive accessible classroom and learning environments.
Salary
The anticipated starting salary range for this tenure-track assistant professor position is $95000$100000 depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position classification as currently reflected among faculty in the department is $98000$114000. Salaries above the starting range are generally achieved through collectively bargained annual adjustments that accrue with continued service at WWU. Relocation assistance may be available per University guidelines. Salary and Start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.
Bargaining Unit
United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions
All applications must include the following six items. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application
A statement that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications for the position your ability and commitment to fulfill the position responsibilities and your available starting date.
Teaching Statement
A statement of your teaching experience interests and plans for contributing to the departments curriculum including core advanced and graduate-level courses. You are encouraged to discuss how you create inclusive accessible classroom environments and support student learning through effective pedagogy. If available include evidence of teaching effectiveness such as a summary of evaluations students feedback peer observations or a link to a teaching portfolio. Describe experience if any coordinating undergraduate student or capstone projects particularly those sponsored by industry.
Research Statement
A statement of your research background current interests and future directions. Include any experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students and/ or collaborating with industry or external partners. You are encouraged to discuss how your research engages students contributes to the academic or professional community and complements or expands upon existing strengths of the WWU Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
5. Service and Engagement Statement
A statement describing past experiences and approach to service and engagement within the department university profession or community. This may include outreach advising or other efforts outside the classroom that support student success and promote access equity and inclusion in your discipline or institution.
6. References
The names and contact information of at least three professional references. Please do not send letters of recommendation; references for short-listed candidates will be directly contacted.
Review of applications will start December 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity compliance with applicable laws WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color national origin age citizenship or immigration status pregnancy use of protective leave genetic status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed religion veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MS 9021) 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);
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Employment Type
Full Time
