Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (multiple positions available)

Position Title Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (multiple positions available)   Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications from candidates for two (2) tenure-track faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The positions are full-time, 9-month, at the Assistant Professor level, with a start date of September 16, 2025.

About the Positions

Exceptional scholars from all fields of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those who bring expertise in hardware security, embedded systems, or robotics.

The positions involve developing and teaching lab-based electrical and computer engineering courses, conducting research, advising students, engaging with the community, and contributing service to support the electrical and computer engineering program and the university. The two positions offer a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and development of the program, including the development of new curricula, research areas, and laboratory facilities. 

The positions require a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that supports the department’s mission. Responsibilities include teaching core and service courses in electrical and computer engineering, as well as developing and teaching advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Scholarship responsibilities include developing and maintaining a relevant program of scholarship that engages our students. It is expected that the successful candidate will fulfill working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

About the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program, as one of the four programs within the Engineering and Design Department, offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree and is preparing to launch a new master’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. In response to high student demand and industry demand for graduates, the program is growing in both faculty and student numbers and is in the final stages of restructuring into a new, standalone Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. A new state-of-the-art building to be completed in January 2025 will house Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and the Institute for Energy Studies. The new building will advance our commitment to student-centered learning and will provide research and development space for faculty and student projects. 

As stated in the department’s mission, the engineering programs in the Engineering and Design Department have a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship that develops industry-ready graduates through a combination of creative problem-solving, analytical skills development, and experiential learning. Most courses have a strong laboratory component to prepare students with the modern tools and processes used in industry.

The Department and the College of Science and Engineering are committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for their students, faculty, and staff. A number of faculty-led initiatives and committees focus on accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Student clubs such as the Society of Women Engineers, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and Out in Science, are also vital to advancing inclusion within the College.

About the University

Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about 15,000 students. It is recognized as one of the top public masters-granting universities in the Pacific Northwest according to the 2024 US News & World Report. The Chronicle of Higher Education names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, winning honors in two categories: teaching environment, and tenure clarity and process. 

Western Washington University is located in scenic Bellingham, Washington, a coastal town of about 100,000 residents nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades and the waters of Puget Sound.  Recreational opportunities abound nearby, including biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and mountaineering.  The city is roughly 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, each with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and home to many leading technology companies. 

Western Washington University is committed to making continuous progress to advance accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) so that all community members feel safe, supported, and included