Western Washington University's Computer Science Department is seeking to expand its faculty to enhance its educational programs, research capabilities, and student engagement, particularly in the growing fields of AI and Cybersecurity.
Requirements
- An earned PhD at time of application, or ABD at time of application, in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Record of or potential for, and commitment to high quality and inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A record of high-quality scholarship in computer science.
- Ability to develop a research program that involves undergraduate and/or graduate M.S. students.
- Commitment to teach and engage in curricular development at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Scholarly interest and expertise in AI or cybersecurity.
- Commitment to seek external funding.
Responsibilities
- developing and teaching computer science courses (broadly speaking, to include computer science, data science, and/or cybersecurity courses in line with the successful applicant’s specialization)
- conducting research
- advising students
- engaging with the community
- service to support the department, college, and university
- teaching core and service courses in computer science, data science, cybersecurity (as relevant to specialty)
- developing and teaching advanced/ graduate-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization
Other
- Exceptional scholars from all fields of computer science are encouraged to apply, especially those who bring expertise that complements or expands upon strengths of the WWU CS Department Faculty.
- It is expected that the successful candidate will fulfill teaching, scholarly, service, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
- All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.
