Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) University of Washington - ECE

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in all areas, with a start date of September 1, 2027.

We value teaching, research, and service, and seek candidates who contribute to an inclusive environment. The base salary is in the range of $14,000 to $17,000 per month, with the actual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• PhD or foreign equivalent in EE/CE/Applied Physics or related field by the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise students.
• Develop and lead independent research programs across areas of interest.
• Engage in service and contribute to inclusive excellence within the department.

Education

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Job 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits Information

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