Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Interfolio, Inc; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering in Seattle. The appointments begin September 1, 2027. Candidates will teach, research, and contribute to service while building an inclusive community.

The base salary range is $14,000-$17,000 per month, commensurate with experience and credentials. Positions are full-time, multi-year with a 9‑month service period, located in Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field by the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach, conduct research, and perform service as part of UW ECE; engage in inclusive teaching and mentoring.

Education

PhD in EE/CE/Applied Physics or related field

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location

Seattle, WA, United States

Open Date

Sep 02, 2026

Description

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are hiring in all areas of ECE, including but not limited to artificial intelligence and machine learning, microelectronics and integrated circuits and systems, computer engineering, control systems and robotics, electronic, photonic and quantum integrated systems, power and energy systems, signal processing, data science, and engineering education.

Hires will be made at the Assistant Professor rank (Tenure-track). The positions are full-time, multi-year appointments with 9-month service periods and with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027.

UW ECE offers an innovative, collaborative and inclusive environment in which our faculty and students succeed at finding impactful solutions to today’s challenges. The Seattle area is particularly attractive given the presence of significant industrial research laboratories, top technology companies, as well as a vibrant technology-driven entrepreneurial community that further enhances the intellectual atmosphere.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. We look forward to learning how the applicant's experience and future plans for teaching, research, and service would foster an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all.

The base salary range for this position will be $14,000-$17,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants for tenure-track and tenure-eligible positions must have earned a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field, by the date of appointment.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .