Assistant​/Asociate Professor; Career-Track) Faculty Postions

November 1, 2026

• 161- - Scholarly Assistant Professor
  - Career
• 162- - Scholarly Associate Professor
  - Career
• 396- - New Teaching Track
  - Pre-Academic Year

Assistant/Associate Professor (Career-Track) Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

9 Month

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 an initial 2-year fixed term appointment with renewal based upon the needs of the program and available funding. The positions will be based at WSU’s main campus in Pullman, Washington.

The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.

These positions are primarily teaching-focused intended for candidates who are strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate education, student mentorship, curriculum development, and continuous improvement of academic programs.

• Artificial Intelligence:
  Teaching and curriculum development in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, responsible AI/ethics, programming and foundations for AI, AI systems, robotics, and human computer interaction.
• General Computer Science:
  Teaching core and advanced undergraduate courses in areas such as programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, software engineering, computer systems, web and mobile development, and related areas.

Depending on programmatic needs, successful candidates may teach courses across the Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity.

• 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.

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

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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

• 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

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed…