Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on the Pullman campus. The strongest candidates will emphasize power systems, with applications of machine learning and cybersecurity to power engineering.

The successful candidate will join the EECS power program, collaborate with the Advanced Grid Institute and ESIC, and contribute to a vibrant, multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field by the time of hire.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research in leading journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to building a world‑class research program at WSU.
• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
• Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to an inclusive educational experience in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering.
• Conduct funded research and publish in top-tier venues.
• Direct M.S. and Ph.D. student research programs.
• Participate in teaching assessment activities of the School of EECS.
• Collaborate with the School, the University, and regional partners such as PNNL.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction

Job description

Washington State University

Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Washington State University (WSU) on the Pullman, Washington Campus invites applications from emerging scholars to join our community as a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Electrical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Although all areas of electrical engineering will be considered, research emphasis will be on power systems, including applications of machine learning and/or cybersecurity to power systems engineering.

The electric power engineering program at WSU ranks among the top five in the nation in faculty, student, and research expenditure. WSU’s power program consists of twelve faculty members in EECS and two staff who specialize in teaching and research in electric power engineering. The group includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering and four fellows of IEEE. This core group is complemented by over 20 affiliated faculty members from other departments across the university, together forming the multidisciplinary research center, Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) (https://esic.wsu.edu/). ESIC has a long tradition of close collaboration with the regional power industry and is well-supported by two annual membership programs. The power program’s annual research expenditure is about $3M, with approximately 30 graduate students and multiple postdocs and visiting researchers. The WSU power faculty collaborates closely with the power industry, research institutions worldwide, and various government organizations.

Another strength of the WSU power program is the Advanced Grid Institute (AGI), which is a joint institute between WSU and the PNNL dedicated to modernizing the grid (https://natlab.wsu.edu/grid/). AGI is envisioned to be the leader in modeling and simulation of the power grid to enable advanced controls and operations for the resilient, sustainable power system of the future. WSU is also a member of the Power System Engineering Research Center (PSERC), which is a consortium of 12 leading universities and 27 industry partners.

Required Qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field by the time of hire.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research work in leading journals and research conferences.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to building a world-class research program at WSU.
• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
• Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to an inclusive educational experience in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.

Additional Required Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank:

• Must have served at least six (6) years in academia, industry, or a national lab after Ph.D.
• Must have experience in advising students and leading funded research programs.

Preferred Qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments to become outstanding scholars and educators.
• Excellent communication skills to be an effective instructor for undergraduate and graduate classes in topics related to electric power engineering.
• Strong commitment to building a robust research program through extramural funding.

Salary/Benefits:

Assistant Professor Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000

Associate Professor Salary Range: $115,001 to $135,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for these positions for a nine-month academic appointment. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty, please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Posting Close Date: Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on November 1, 2026

Summary of Duties:

The job duties of successful candidates at all levels include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering; conducting funded research; publishing in top-tier venues; directing M.S. and Ph.D. student research programs; participating in the continuous teaching assessment activities of the School of EECS; effectively communicating and interacting with students; and collaborating with others within the School, the University, or other organizations including regional partners, such as the PNNL.

About WSU, Pullman, VCEA, and EECS:

Washington State University is a land-grant, multiple-campus, Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located about 70 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. Find more information about the region online at https://pullmanchamber.com.

The new faculty member will join 32 existing tenure-track faculty members and 18 career-track faculty members in the School of EECS, which has experienced rapid enrollment growth over the past five years. Around the fall of 2025, over 1,000 undergraduate students were enrolled in its B.S. programs, and 148 graduate students were enrolled in its M.S. and Ph.D. programs in computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, and computer engineering. The School of EECS expects continued enrollment growth and anticipates multiple faculty hires over the next two years. The current faculty composition in the School of EECS includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering, over ten fellows of international professional societies, and eighteen CAREER and Young Investigator award recipients. Our faculty excel in both teaching and research, and we sustain multiple internationally recognized research programs in artificial intelligence/machine learning, electronic design automation and computer architecture, high-performance computing, data science, cybersecurity, software engineering, and power systems and engineering. Our graduate students have recently won multiple prestigious awards, including Microsoft Research fellowship, IBM Research fellowship, and NSF Computing Innovation fellowship.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. Read the full WSU land acknowledgement online https://wsu.edu/about/wsu-land-acknowledgement/.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509- 335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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