Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the University

Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about 16,000 students. It is recognized as the top public masters-granting university in the Pacific Northwest by US News & World Report.  The Chronicle of Higher Education names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, winning honors in two categories: teaching environment, and tenure clarity and process.

Western Washington University is located in scenic Bellingham, Washington, a town of about 90,000 residents nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades and the waters of Puget Sound.  Recreational opportunities abound nearby, including biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and mountaineering.  Bellingham is roughly 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, each with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and home to many leading technology companies.

Western Washington University is committed to making continuous progress to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) where all community members feel truly safe, supported, and included. To learn more about Western's DEI initiatives, please visit https://www.wwu.edu/diversity

About the Department

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program, as one of four programs within the Engineering and Design Department, offers ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees. In response to high student demand and demand for graduates, the program is growing in both faculty and student numbers, and the State of Washington recently approved funding for the design phase of a new building to house Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and the Institute for Energy Studies.  One of the forward-looking goals of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program is the development of a graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering which the new building is being designed to accommodate.

As stated in the Department’s Mission, the engineering programs in the Engineering and Design Department have a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that develops industry-ready graduates through a combination of creative problem-solving, analytical skills development, and experiential learning. Most courses have a strong laboratory component to prepare students with the modern tools and processes used in industry.

The Department and the College of Sciences and Engineering are committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for their students, faculty, and staff. A number of faculty-led initiatives and committees focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond.  Student clubs such as the Society of Women Engineers, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and Out in Science, are also vital to advancing inclusion within the college.

About the Position

Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications from candidates for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) with a start date of September 16, 2021. While expecting to hire at the Assistant Professor level, candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

We seek individuals with teaching and research interests in any field relevant to electrical and computer engineering. For these positions we prefer individuals with interests in areas such as embedded systems, hardware security, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, and machine learning.

The position entails developing and teaching lab-based electrical and computer engineering courses, advising, research, community engagement, and service to support the program, the Department, and the University. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and development of the program which may include the development of new curriculum, research areas, and new laboratory facilities.

The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that supports the Department’s Mission. Teaching responsibilities include core courses in electrical and computer engineering, service courses for engineering and energy, as well as advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Scholarship responsibilities include developing and maintaining a relevant program of scholarship that involves undergraduate research. It is expected that the person fulfills working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive environments for all students, faculty, and staff.