Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity - Career Track

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month

Position Details:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Washington State University (WSU) has established 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. In this connection, the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Washington State University (WSU), at its Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA, invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity. This is a career-track position that focuses on strategic cybersecurity fields, including, but not limited to: 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.

At WSU, career-track Assistant Professors are primarily engaged in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratory classes and software-design courses; career-track Assistant Professors also engage in another area of faculty activity, such as research or service commensurate with the scope of their appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor undergraduate students, supervise graduate students, make contributions to professional and university service, and participate broadly in the evolution of the school’s BS degree programs, one in cybersecurity and the other in computer science, which is accredited by the CAC commission of ABET. Ideally, candidates will have a passion for teaching and enthusiasm for involving undergraduate students in research and project-based learning. Recent PhD graduates and doctoral students who will graduate by July 2024 who are devoted to teaching core undergraduate level computer science and cybersecurity courses are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will also have an opportunity to collaborate with overseas colleagues at our partner universities and engineering professors in SEAS and at other WSU campuses.

WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating difference and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist. We are proud that almost half of our students are first in their family to attend college and almost half of our students identify as students of color. We believe that this diversity is a great strength in the classroom and across the many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri-Cities students participate and lead.

ENVIRONMENT

The new faculty will join the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) an integral unit within the university’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Among WSU’s newest academic units, SEAS offers degree programs in computer science and civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering at the Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, encouraging interdisciplinary initiatives. All the undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET. The School currently has 314 students and expects continued enrollment increases. SEAS produces profession-ready graduates by educating them through project-based experiential learning. Students participate in laboratory experiences, develop industry-sponsored projects, complete paid internships, and participate in research with their professors.

SEAS has established international education partnerships with leading overseas universities and actively collaborates with the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a world-class Department of Energy research enterprise that advances the frontiers of science and engineering and offers numerous internship and projects opportunities to our students. Cyber security research is conducted in collaboration with PNNL and supported by CySER.

WSU’s Tri-Cities campus is in Richland, WA on the west banks of the majestic Columbia River. In this region, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco make up the Tri-Cities, Washington. The campus draws from a regional population of approximately 260,000, and is expanding its reach both nationally and internationally, also benefiting from a newly renovated airport. The growing campus has approximately 1,600 students who are served by nearly 90 full-time and 250 adjunct faculty members, many of whom are full-time researchers and scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory or local science and engineering firms. The WSU Tri-Cities campus is experiencing unprecedented growth and development. Legislative support, tremendous community leadership and backing, and partnerships with businesses and community organizations have resulted in exciting new and expanded initiatives in dynamic student engagement, research, and community collaborations. Visit https://tricities.wsu.edu/ for more information.

SALARY

This is a continuously renewable career-track Assistant Professor position with a 9-month academic appointment at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. Additional summer teaching appointments are also possible. Annual Salary is $95,000 - $110,000 per (9) nine-month academic year. The position is to begin no later than August 16, 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and other relevant computer science courses fostering experiential learning.

• Contribute to advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

• Participate in service to the department, college and/or university through committee work, recruitment, and interaction with industry.

• Advance the college's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among its faculty, staff, students through service, teaching, and community outreach.

• Collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty throughout the School, Voiland College, and WSU.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate in computer science or a closely related field, prior to the hire date

• Specialization in cybersecurity

• Demonstrated expertise in computer science teaching

• Ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses in computer science at all levels

• Commitment to teaching excellence

• Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues in written and verbal forms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with real-world cybersecurity tools and systems

• Experience in developing cybersecurity related curricula

• Excellent communication abilities in written and verbal forms

• Minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in computer science

• Ability to initiate novel teaching approaches, advancing the pedagogy of computer science

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

City, State, Zip: Richland, WA 99354

Department Link: https://tricities.wsu.edu/engineering/

Annual Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.

For a 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%

Position Type: This is a permanent, career track position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their application by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Screening Begin Date: Applicants are currently being reviewed. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to December 1, 2023.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Additional Documents: a substantial letter of application that describes how the applicant’s education and experience meet qualifications for the position, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of the existing WSU computer science courses (see https://catalog.wsu.edu/General/Courses/BySubject/Cpt_S) that each applicant can teach along with any new courses proposed for development and a statement of philosophy regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Candidates are also required to submit contact information for (3) three references with e-mail and telephone number. Screening will begin on Monday, October 2, 2023. Only electronic application materials will be considered. For any inquiries, please communicate via e-mail with the search committee chair, Dr. Joseph Iannelli, joseph.iannelli@wsu.edu.

Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to log back in and upload/ submit any additional documents. Please ensure all required documents are submitted the first time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A Carnegie R1 highest‐research‐activity land-grant university, Washington State University is one of the nation’s top 60 public research universities according to U.S. News and World Report. WSU conducts transformational research and provides world-class education to a diverse student population of approximately 30,000 students statewide. Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU today consists of four campuses: Pullman (~24,000 students), Spokane (~1,200 students), Tri-Cities (~2,000 students), and Vancouver (~3,000 students). This multi-campus system shares one central administration and one faculty. The various campuses operate as units of one single state-wide university campus, according to WSU’s philosophy of one faculty that is geographically distributed. Additional information about the appeal of joining WSU may be found at https://wsujobs.com/ . As a land-grant institution, Washington State University strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff and students and is committed to excellence in research, learning, and outreach to all constituents.

EEO STATEMENT

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

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty-friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering and math (see https://advance.wsu.edu/). This open position is part of WSU’s priority to build a diverse faculty and, as such, female and minority candidates are strongly 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.

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.