NOTICE OF VACANCY
Computer Science Faculty
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date: 8/16/10
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering at the time of employment
and demonstrated ability to (1) develop a funded research program, (2) establish strong industrial
collaborations, and (3) teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories. Preferred
qualifications: relevant industry experience, experience with ABET accreditation, and commitment to
working with diverse student and community populations. WSU Vancouver is committed to building a
culturally diverse educational environment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Washington State University Vancouver invites applications for a tenuretrack
position at the assistant professor level beginning 8/16/2010 in the School of Engineering and
Computer Science. Candidates are sought with expertise in computer security, large scale data
management, data mining or cyber-physical systems.
WSU Vancouver serves about 2600 graduate and undergraduate students and is fifteen miles north
of Portland, Oregon. The School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) offers ABETaccredited
BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science. The State recently
authorized a new BS-EE program along with funding for a second new building for the ENCS. The
rapidly growing ENCS equally values both research and teaching. WSU is Washington's land grant
university with faculty and programs on four campuses. For more information:
http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/encs.
APPLICATIONS (1) cover letter with a clear description of experience relevant to the position; (2) vita
including a list of references; and (3) maximum three-page total summary statement of research and
teaching experience. This statement must describe how the candidate’s research activity will expand
or complement the current research in ENCS. It must also list the existing ENCS courses the
candidate can teach and proposed new courses the candidate can develop. Application deadline is
December 4, 2009. All materials should be mailed to CS Search Committee, School of ENCS - VELS
130, Washington State University, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686-9600.
WSU employs only US citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens. WSU is an EO/AA educator and
employer.