Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Electrical Engineering - Cybersecurity

2022034FP

Assistant Professor

8003

10 - Academic Personnel

F99256

11.10 - Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Exempt - Teaching

UFE

100

CUPA

The expected salary upon hire is $101,170.

09/16/2023

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

Spokane Catalyst Location

Spokane

N/A

N/A

Yes - Both

Sherry Mowatt

Britt Pirker

bpirker@ewu.edu "inquiries only"

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions in Cybersecurity to begin September 2023.

Eastern Washington University, located on the traditional homelands of the Spokane People, 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: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Cyber Operations, a Bachelor of Science Cyber Operations, an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Computer Science, an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Professional Master of Computer Science.
Cybersecurity is contained within Computer Science. Cybersecurity/Computer Science has 10 faculty members and roughly 300 undergraduate and 10 master students. The department resides in the Catalyst Building located 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 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 with experience in all Cybersecurity areas will be considered. Candidates should have a demonstrated potential or record for effective teaching and outstanding research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates must show a high degree of interest in human and cultural diversity with a demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach to teaching and scholarship that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.

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.

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.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

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.

We are open for in-person instruction for academic year 2022-23, should Washington State or University pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.

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.

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.

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• A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, or Computer Science or closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment (9/16/2023).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Cybersecurity/Computer Science coursework.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching advanced coursework in Cybersecurity/Computer Science.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in innovative research and scholarly activities.
• 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.

• Preference may be given to candidates who offer college-level teaching experience.

Other

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

07/21/2022

Yes

10/03/2022

This position is open until further notice; screening for the Assistant Professor position will begin October 3, 2022. To be assured full consideration, your application must be submitted by that date.It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stu Steiner (509) 730-5788 or ssteiner@ewu.edu; or the department chair Dr. Esteban Rodriguez-Marek (509) 828-1304 or erodriguezma@ewu.edu. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Completed applications must include:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position (both required and preferred).
• Curriculum vitae;
• List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you.
• For applicants with prior college/university teaching experience at least two different core curriculum computer science/cybersecurity student evaluations. To upload those items please use link labeled Other Document #1.
• Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;
• Statement of research experience and plan;
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
• Diversity response: 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.

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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 scheduled 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.

Yes