Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty - Computer Science

WSU•Pullman, WA

38d•$100,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, WA invites applications for a permanent, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Computer Science at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This position has a focus on computer security broadly construed to include core security topics as well as related topics (e.g., privacy, trustworthiness, mobile/wireless security, distributed learning and cloud security, software and system security). Areas of theoretical computer science that also overlap with security (e.g., algorithms in the field, cryptography) are encouraged to apply. As per CSRankings.org, WSU is ranked in the Top 20 in design automation, Top 50 in cryptography, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing, and a growing emphasis on several areas related to cybersecurity. This position is intended to build on these strengths and the newly launched cybersecurity program. The new faculty will have numerous collaboration opportunities with several large initiatives at WSU including but not limited to the NSF-USDA AgAID AI Institute, DOD-funded VICEROY CySER Institute for cybersecurity, and WSU-PNNL Advanced Grid Institute. WSU is one of the National Security Agency's National Centers of Academic Excellence-Research (NSA CAE-R), and it is a school with an active Cybercorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin their appointment on August 16, 2026. An earlier start date may be negotiable depending on the availability of the candidate and needs of the program.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, by the time of hire.
Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research work in leading journals and research conferences.
Demonstrated strong commitment to building a world-class research program at WSU.
Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to an inclusive educational experience for all students in alignment with WSU's land grant mission.
At least six (6) years serving in academia, industry, or a national lab after Ph.D. (for Associate Professor Rank)
Experience in advising students and leading funded research programs. (for Associate Professor Rank)
At least 10 years serving in academia, industry, or a national lab after Ph.D. (for Full Professor Rank)
Experience in advising students and leading funded research programs. (for Full Professor Rank)
Must be a recognized leader through national/international awards, honors, and recognitions. (for Full Professor Rank)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated record of accomplishments to become outstanding scholars and educators.
Excellent communication skills to be an effective instructor for undergraduate and graduate classes in topics related to computer science and engineering.
Demonstrated record/potential to become an international leader in the field of research.
Strong commitment to building a robust research program through extramural funding.

Responsibilities

teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and/or engineering
establishing an independent research program and conducting extramurally funded research
publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed venues
advising M.S. and Ph.D. students
participating in the continuous teaching assessment activities of the School of EECS
effectively communicating and interacting with students
collaborating with others within the School, University, and/or other organizations including regional partners

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick
paid holidays
medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
retirement
deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts

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