Working Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science

Posting Number:

2021042FP

Classification Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor

Classification Code:

8003b

RCW Exemption Criteria:

10 - Academic Personnel

EWU Position Number:

F99277

CUPA Code:

11.07 - Computer Science

FLSA:

Exempt - Teaching

Bargaining Unit :

UFE

% Full Time:

100

Salary / Wage Range:

CUPA

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire for Assistant Professor is $85,430 and for Associate Professor is $98,218.

Anticipated Start Date:

09/16/2022

Term of Appointment:

9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June

Location:

Spokane Catalyst Location

County:

Spokane

Background Check:

Yes - Both

Level 1 User with Access:

Sherry Mowatt

Responsible HR User:

Britt Pirker

Responsible HR User Email address:

bpirker@ewu.edu "inquiries only"

Job Summary:

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Eastern Washington University invites applications for multiple tenure-track assistant or associate professor positions in Computer Science to begin September 2022. Eastern Washington University is a midsize regional, comprehensive institution offering high-quality liberal arts and professional undergraduate and graduate programs in Cheney, Spokane, and elsewhere in Washington State. The Spokane metropolitan area is home to over 400,000 diverse residents and offers great four-season outdoor recreational opportunities and a vibrant arts and cultural community. The Department of CSEE offers academic programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees: an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Master of Computer Science in Professional Computer Science. Computer Science has 9 faculty members and roughly 250 undergraduate and 10 master students. In Fall 2020, the Computer Science, and Electrical and Computer Engineering programs moved from the main campus in Cheney to a new 140,000-square-foot facility in downtown Spokane’s University District. This facility is a public-private partnership with the regional tech industry to create a high-tech hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers our students and faculty outstanding new opportunities for collaboration with regional industry and other universities. Through teaching and research, the successful candidate will capitalize on the creative and intellectual opportunities made possible through these partnerships. Candidates from all areas of Computer Science will be considered; however, preference may be given to candidates with background in cybersecurity and/or software engineering and/or computer engineering. Candidates should have a demonstrated potential or record for effective teaching and outstanding research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must demonstrate interest, experience and/or ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Eastern strives to satisfy all requests for special access needs for persons with disabilities. Requests for such accommodations are welcome and may be made by calling Human Resources at: (509) 359‐2381.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.

Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.

Diversity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check and applicant certification prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Physical Demands :

Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at bpirker@ewu.edu

Pre-Placement Physical :

No

Hearing Test :

No

Medical Monitoring Post Hire :

No

Protective Equipment :

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related discipline. ABDs, will be considered but Ph.D. is required by appointment date 9/16/22.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching core Computer Science coursework.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching advanced coursework in Computer Science.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in innovative research and scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates who can teach cybersecurity.
• Preference may be given to candidates with the ability to teach advanced course work in Computer Engineering.
• Preference may be given to candidates who can teach software engineering.
• Preference may be given to candidates who offer college-level teaching experience.

Work Schedule Type:

Other

Work Schedule:

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill positions’ responsibilities.

Posting Date:

09/09/2021

Open Until Further Notice:

No

Screening to Begin:

10/18/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position is open until further notice; screening of applications will begin as early as 10/18/2021. Please submit your application through the online jobs portal (https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu).

Uploaded applications must include:

• Cover letter which explains how you meet each of the qualifications;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;
• Statement of research experience and agenda;
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts – two links are provided for these required application documents, Other Document #1 and #2; you may attach unofficial copies of your transcripts
• Diversity statement: As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Three confidential letters of reference are also required; when you complete the online application, you will be prompted to enter the names, email addresses and other information for your references. Once you finalize your application, the applicant system will automatically send an email to listed references, including a link allowing each reference to upload the confidential letters of recommendation directly into the system and attach them to your online application. All recommendations must be received prior to campus interviews. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stu Steiner ssteiner@ewu.edu or the department chair Dr. Esteban Rodriguez-Marek (509) 828-1304 or erodriguezma@ewu.edu. Questions about the automated recommendation process may be directed to Britt Pirker bpirker@ewu.edu. All materials will be held in strictest confidence, and your references will not be contacted without prior notification to the candidates. EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Eastern strives to satisfy all requests for special access needs for persons with disabilities. Requests for such accommodations are welcome and may be made by calling Human Resources at: (509) 359‐2381.

% of Time:

100

Responsibility / Duty:

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service, and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Additionally , all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.

• Meet all schedule classes;
• Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales;
• Schedule and attend office hours;
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines;
• Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes