Washington State University
Assistant/Associate Professor (Career-Track) Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month, Career-Track faculty positions at the Scholarly Assistant Professor or Scholarly Associate Professor rank. The position will be considered for a 2-year fixed term appointment (with renewal contingent upon performance). The positions will be based at WSU’s main campus in Pullman, Washington. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.
These positions are primarily teaching-focused intended for candidates who are strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate education, student mentorship, curriculum development, and continuous improvement of academic programs.
The school anticipates hiring faculty to support the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence: Teaching and curriculum development in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, responsible AI/ethics, programming and foundations for AI, AI systems, robotics, and human computer interaction.
General Computer Science: Teaching core and advanced undergraduate courses in areas such as programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, software engineering, computer systems, web and mobile development, and related areas.
Depending on programmatic needs, successful candidates may teach courses across the Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications for Scholarly Assistant Professor:
Master’s in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.
Demonstrate strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills, with experience or demonstrated potential in developing and delivering curricula in artificial intelligence, computer science, or related areas. Relevant academic or industry experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications for Scholarly Assistant Professor:
PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.
Required Qualifications for Scholarly Associate Professor
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related discipline.
A sustained record of effective undergraduate teaching and student mentorship.
Demonstrated experience in course and curriculum development.
Demonstrated academic or professional leadership appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor rank.
Ability to teach courses in artificial intelligence and/or general computer science.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting an accessible and inclusive educational environment consistent with WSU’s land-grant mission.
Preferred Qualifications for Scholarly Associate Professor
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, program assessment, educational innovation, mentoring, and academic, industry, or professional service.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the successful candidates will include:
Primarily teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and related areas.
Developing new courses and updating existing courses to meet evolving disciplinary, programmatic, and workforce needs.
Contributing to the design and implementation of coursework for WSU’s developing Artificial Intelligence program.
Participating in continuous teaching assessment, accreditation, and program-improvement activities.
Applying evidence-based and student-centered teaching practices.
Mentoring, advising, and effectively communicating with students.
Contributing to departmental, college, university, and professional service appropriate to a Career-Track faculty appointment.
Collaborating respectfully and productively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
Appointment
These are full-time, nine-month, Career-Track faculty appointments at the Scholarly Assistant Professor or Scholarly Associate Professor rank.
Anticipated Start Date
January 1, 2027.
Nine-Month Academic-Year Salary
Scholarly Assistant Professor: $95,000 - 105,000
Scholarly Associate Professor: $105,000 - 125,000
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110,https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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.
Benefits
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, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the Summary of Benefits for Faculty and AP staff and Total Compensation.
To Apply
Visit https://wsu.edu/jobs, select the appropriate employment status, and search for requisition R-15533.
Applicants must upload the following documents:
A cover letter describing their qualifications and identifying their primary area of interest: Artificial Intelligence, General Computer Science, or Both.
A curriculum vitae.
A teaching statement describing teaching philosophy, experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Contact information for three professional references.
Applicants seeking consideration at the Scholarly Associate Professor rank should clearly describe their record of sustained teaching effectiveness, curriculum leadership, educational innovation, student mentorship, and academic or professional service.
Application review will begin on October 1, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Online applications must be received before 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2026.
For questions about these positions, please contact Dr. Parteek Kumar parteek.kumar@wsu.edu
About WSU, Pullman, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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.
The new faculty will join faculty members in the School of EECS which has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. EECS expects continued increase in enrollments and anticipates multiple faculties hiring over the next few years. The current faculty composition in the School of EECS includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering and twelve fellows of national professional organizations as well as nineteen 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.
New faculty members will join a collaborative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, student success, and engagement with industry and other external partners. The successful candidates will have opportunities to contribute to established computing programs as well as emerging curricular initiatives in artificial intelligence.
WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. To read the full WSU land acknowledgement, please see https://wsu.edu/about/wsu-land-acknowledgement/.
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 is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (https://advance.wsu.edu/). 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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