Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time tenure-track faculty member in Electrical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with emphasis on power systems, machine learning, and cybersecurity in power systems. The role includes teaching, conducting funded research, and directing graduate student research programs.

The department highlights a strong power program, collaboration with ESIC/AGI, and opportunities for interdisciplinary work and

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.
• Commitment to building a world-class research program at WSU.
• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
• 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 MS and Ph.D. student research programs.
• Collaborate with the School, University, and regional partners.

Skills

Publishing record

Teaching ability

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title & Details

Available Title(s): 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor

Business Title: Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering

Employee Type: Faculty Position

Term: 9 Month Position

Opportunity

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Academic year (9-month)
• Assistant Professor Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Associate Professor Salary Range: $115,001 to $135,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave;
• paid holidays;
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents;
• retirement;
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

Location

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Department Name: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Location: Pullman, WA

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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 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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WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available.