Assistant​/Associate Professor; Career-Track) Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Artificial

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Career-Track) Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Artificial In
Washington State University Assistant/Associate Professor (Career-Track) Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month, Career-Track faculty positions at the Scholarly Assistant Professor or Scholarly Associate Professor rank. The position will be considered for a 2-year fixed term appointment (with renewal contingent upon performance). The positions will be based at WSU’s main campus in Pullman, Washington.

The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

Required Qualifications for Scholarly Assistant Professor

• Master’s in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.
• Demonstrate strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills, with experience or demonstrated potential in developing and delivering curricula in artificial intelligence, computer science, or related areas. Relevant academic or industry experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications for Scholarly Assistant Professor

• PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.

Required Qualifications for Scholarly Associate Professor

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related discipline.
• A sustained record of effective undergraduate teaching and student mentorship.
• Demonstrated experience in course and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated academic or professional leadership appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor rank.
• Ability to teach courses in artificial intelligence and/or general computer science.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting an accessible and inclusive educational environment consistent with WSU’s land-grant mission.

Preferred Qualifications for Scholarly Associate Professor

• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program assessment, educational innovation, mentoring, and academic, industry, or professional service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and related areas.
• Developing new courses and updating existing courses to meet evolving disciplinary, programmatic, and workforce needs.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of coursework for WSU’s developing Artificial Intelligence program.
• Participating in continuous teaching assessment, accreditation, and program-improvement activities.
• Applying evidence-based and student-centered teaching practices.
• Mentoring, advising, and effectively communicating with students.
• Contributing to departmental, college, university, and professional service appropriate to a Career-Track faculty appointment.
• Collaborating respectfully and productively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

Appointment

These are full-time, nine-month, Career-Track faculty appointments at the Scholarly Assistant Professor or Scholarly Associate Professor rank.

Anticipated Start Date

January 1, 2027.

Nine-Month Academic-Year Salary

• Scholarly Assistant Professor: $95,
• Scholarly Associate Professor: $105,

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

• paid sick and vacation 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 Summary of Benefits for Faculty and AP staff and Total Compensation.

About WSU, Pullman, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Washington State University is one of the nation’s top 50 public research universities in computer science according to U.S. News and World Report. WSU is among 108 public and private universities in America recognized with the "very high research activity" categorization and among 240 universities and colleges nationwide to earn the "community engagement"…