Assistant Professor - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Cybersecurity

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Assistant Professor - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Cybersecurity
Posting Number 2024003FP

Position Information


Classification Title Assistant Professor
Classification Code 8003
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99256
CUPA Code 11.10 - Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $101,170
Anticipated Start Date 09/16/2025
Term of Appointment 9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June
Location Spokane Catalyst Location
County WA
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Sherry Mowatt
Responsible HR User Shelly Dehn
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track, Cybersecurity
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Eastern Washington University
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track position to begin September 2025.
The Department of CSEE is one of two four-year NSA National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense in the state of Washington, and offers academic programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Cyber Operations, a Bachelor of Science Cyber Operations, an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Computer Science, an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Master of Science in Computer Science. The program has recently received a significant investment by the state of Washington and is anticipating substantial growth in the coming years.
EWU’s Cybersecurity Program is in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Cybersecurity/Computer Science has 10 faculty members and approximately 400 undergraduate and 10 masters’ students. The department resides in the Catalyst Building located in downtown Spokane’s University District. This facility is a public-private partnership with the regional tech industry to create a high-tech hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers our students and faculty outstanding opportunities for collaboration with regional industry and other universities.
More information about life in Spokane: https://www.visitspokane.com/
All faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching including teaching practices and interactions with students with emphasis on student retention and a culture of belonging.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  • All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • Upon hire, employees will complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .
Physical Demands
  • Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Shelly Dehn at [email protected]
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal
protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching all levels of Cybersecurity/Computer Science coursework.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in innovative research and scholarly activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching and/or research expertise outside of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning
  • Security Operations Center experience/expertise
Other Skills and Abilities
N/A
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position responsibilities.
Posting Date 02/13/2024
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 10/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until further notice; screening will begin October 1, 2024. To be assured of full consideration, your application must be submitted by that date.
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stu Steiner (509) 730-5788 or [email protected]; or the department chair Dr. Esteban Rodriguez-Marek (509) 828-1304 or [email protected]. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below:
  • Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position (both required and preferred);
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you;
  • Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;
  • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
  • Statement of your research experience and your research plan.
  • Diversity response statement – As an equal-opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service, and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
  • Meet all scheduled classes;
  • Engage in culturally responsive teaching practices that support all students;
  • Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales;
  • Schedule and attend office hours;
  • Turn in grades according to established deadlines;
  • Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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