From Washington State University's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 27, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 162-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Associate Professor - Career
Business Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor (Career-Track) Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering
Employee Type:
Faculty
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
The Opportunity: Washington State University (WSU) Electrical Engineering at Bremerton invites applications for a 9-month academic year, full-time career-track teaching faculty in Electrical Engineering at the scholarly assistant or scholarly associate professor level.
The positions will be considered for an initial 2-year fixed term appointment with renewal based upon the needs of the program and available funding. Areas of interest in Electrical Engineering that are important for this position include (but not limited to) microelectronics, digital circuit design, microprocessors and signal processing. The successful candidate will be expected to implement evidence-based pedagogy in undergraduate Electrical Engineering lectures along with conducting laboratory-based courses.
The job duti e s of success fu l candidates at either rank primarily include teaching undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering; participat i ng in the continuous teaching assessment activities of the relevant units and WSU campuses ; effectively com m unicating, mentoring and interacting w ith students; promoting the WSU Bremerton program in other schools and events; and collaborating with others within the unit , th e Universit y , or other o r ganizations.
WSU Electrical Engineering at Bremerton is a state-funded initiative that has been providing a local alternative for education to students in Kitsap and Pierce Counties. This program is a joint effort between Olympic College (OC) and WSU, with most courses taking place at OC facilities. Students take freshman and sophomore year courses at Olympic College and, junior and senior year courses at WSU Bremerton.
Additional Information:
9-Month Academic Salary:
Scholarly Assistant Professor: $95,000 - $105,000 | co mmensurate with experience and qualifications.
Scholarly Associate Professor: $105,000 - $125,000 | co mmensurate 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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation .
Required Qualifications for Scholarly Assistant Professor:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field by December 15th, 2026.
Demonstrate strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications for Scholarly Associate Professor:
PhD in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of relevant industry/academic experience.
Demonstrate strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Washington State University
Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Location: Bremerton, WA
Contact: For questions about WSU Bremerton positions, please contact Dr. Javier Guerrero at j.guerrerosedeno@wsu.edu.
About WSU, Bremerton, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Washington State University is one of the nation’s top 50 public research universities in computer science according to U.S. News and World Report. WSU is among 108 public and private universities in America recognized with the “very high research activity” categorization and among 240 universities and colleges nationwide to earn the “community engagement” classification from the Carnegie Foundation.
The new faculty will join faculty members in the School of EECS which has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. EECS expects continued increases in enrollment and anticipates multiple faculty hires over the next few years. The current faculty composition in the School of EECS includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering and ten fellows of national professional organizations as well as fourteen CAREER and Young Investigator award recipients.
Our graduate students have recently won multiple prestigious awards including the Microsoft Research fellowship, IBM Research fellowship, and NSF Computing Innovation fellowship.
Washington State University Bremerton is an undergraduate initiative with two programs: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. These programs have been running successfully for 13 and 9 years, respectively. Located in the heart of Kitsap County, WSU Bremerton provides a constant pipeline of professional workforce to the local military shipyard and underwater warfare facilities.
Less than an hour away from Seattle, WSU Bremerton offers the unique opportunity to align world-class WSU academics directly with industry partners whose headquarters are next door in the Puget Sound area, including Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and more. WSU Bremerton is well-equipped with undergraduate labs with state-of-the-art machinery. WSU Bremerton targets top-tier higher education to serve the local community, bringing the Cougar experience to the Key Peninsula area.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Teaching Statement
External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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.
Time Type:
Full time
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 hrs@wsu.edu .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the
military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
About this listing
LAYIQ is an independent job-discovery service. This listing does not imply a partnership with or endorsement by the employer. Review the original posting for current details and availability.
