Multiple Tenured/Tenure-Track/Career-Track Faculty Positions in Cybersecurity in Pullman

Employer: Washington State University
Location: Pullman, WA

Faculty Jobs: Engineering & Mathematics, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Title:

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Multiple Tenured/Tenure-Track/Career-Track Faculty Positions in Cybersecurity in Pullman

Additional Titles:

Location:

Washington State University

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Washington State University (WSU) is starting a new research and education program to meet burgeoning demand for computer scientists with expertise in cybersecurity. This initiative is supported by $2 million in Washington state funding. To support this cybersecurity program across three WSU campuses (Everett, Pullman, and Tri-Cities), we plan to hire up to nine faculty in cybersecurity. We invite applications for permanent full-time tenured/tenure-track/career-track teaching faculty positions in the broad area of cybersecurity at the assistant/associate/full professor level. Some specific cybersecurity areas (including but not limited to) are systems/application security, privacy-preserving computing, applied cryptography, formal methods for security, security of machine learning systems, machine learning for security, hardware security, IoT and cyber-physical systems security, differential privacy and applied cryptography. Candidates can select their preference for WSU campus and the position level. The new faculty will have numerous collaboration opportunities with several large initiatives within the WSU system including (but not limited to) the WSU-PNNL Advanced Grid Institute (AGI), DOD-funded CySER Institute for cybersecurity, and NSF-USDA AgAID AI Institute.

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” classification from the Carnegie Foundation.

WSU Pullman: The new faculty will join 37 existing tenure-track faculty members in the School of EECS, which has experienced rapid growth over the past four years. In 2021 approximately 1200 undergraduate students, and 275 graduate students are enrolled in the School. EECS expects continued increase in enrollments and anticipates multiple faculty hires over the next few years. The current faculty composition in the School of EECS includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering and ten fellows of national professional organizations as well as fourteen CAREER and Young Investigator award recipients. Our graduate students have recently won multiple prestigious awards including Microsoft Research fellowship, IBM Research fellowship, and NSF Computing Innovation fellowship.

With a population of 34,000, Pullman is a quintessential college town—ranked #1 in the “Best Cities to Live in Washington” by the Washington state Chamber of Commerce 2019 report, one of the top 10 best college towns in the nation according to MSN’s 2012 report; ranked #15 safest college town in America by a SafeWise 2019 report; and recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the “Best Place to Raise Kids” in Washington State. Pullman consistently boasts one of the top school districts in the state. Situated to the east of the Cascade Mountains, Pullman enjoys a dry four-season climate (21 inches of annual participation), with sunny, warm summers, relatively mild winters, and excellent access to outdoor recreational opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates for Assistant Professor must have an earned Ph.D. degree in computer science or a related field by the time of hire; candidates for Associate Professor or Professor must additionally meet the WSU standards for promotion to those ranks.

Tenure-track candidates at all ranks must have published promising research work and demonstrate a strong commitment to building a world-class research and training program. Candidates must additionally have strong leadership qualities commensurate with the rank, as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to diversifying the student body.

Career-track teaching faculty at all levels should demonstrate strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills, and optionally bring real-world experience working on cybersecurity tools and systems, and experience in developing cybersecurity related curriculum.

Recent graduates and graduate students expecting to graduate by August 2023 who have a passion for teaching core undergraduate level computer science and cybersecurity courses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name:

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://school.eecs.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

Assistant Professor: $95,000 - $110,000

Associate Professor: $115,000-$130,000

Full Professor: $150,000-$180,000

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 or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

Tenured/Tenure-Track/Career-Track

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin October 14, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter indicating the level of position sought, preferred WSU campus Pullman (if seeking Everett or Tri-Cities campuses please apply via R-7352 or R-7351 respectively), and summarizing qualifications.

All applications should also include teaching and diversity statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Tenure-track/tenured faculty applications include research statement.

Candidates should apply for positions at the campus or campuses which best match their career goals.

It is anticipated that successful candidates will begin their appointment no later than Aug 16, 2023.

For questions about WSU Pullman positions, please contact Jana Doppa at jana.doppa@wsu.edu.

Required Documents:

1) Teaching and Diversity Statements

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) references

4) Research Statement

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, on-site childcare availability, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering and math (see https://advance.wsu.edu/initiatives/). These open positions are part of WSU’s priority to build a diverse faculty and, as such, female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. WSU is an EEO/AA/ADA educator and employer.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan.

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (AAPIFSA)
Association for Faculty Women (AFW)
Black Faculty and Staff Association
Chicanx, Latinx, Faculty, Staff, & Allies Association
Commission on the Status of Women
Disabled Faculty and Staff Allies Association (DFSA)
Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)
LGBTQ Faculty and Staff
President’s Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO)
WSU Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (WiSTEM)

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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