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Washington State University (WSU) in Everett, WA has started 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.

We invite applications for a 9-month academic year, full-time, career-track teaching faculty in the broad area of computer science at the Assistant Professor level. The position will be considered for a 2-year fixed-term appointment with renewal contingent upon performance.

Some specific areas include but are 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. The successful candidate will be expected to implement evidence-based pedagogy in undergraduate computer science and computer engineering education to support our cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering degrees.

The job duties will include primarily teaching undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, computer science, and computer engineering; participating in the continuous teaching assessment activities of the unit and campus; effectively communicating and interacting with students; and collaborating with others within the unit, the University, or other organizations including regional partners such as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin their appointment no later than January 1, 2027.

Additional Information:

Screening Date: Application review begins September 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is closed on September 30, 2026.
Annual Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 |Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance withRCW 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

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 thedetailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty andTotal Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.
• Demonstrated 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline by December 15, 2026.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Everett, WA

Time Type:

Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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: View phone number on click.appcast.io (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD Callers: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io(f), or [emailprotected] .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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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 byRCW 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.