Assistant Professor - Computer Science, Cybersecurity or AI

Science Key Responsibilities

• Teach core, service, and advanced courses in CS, Data Science, or Cybersecurity.
• Develop a strong program of scholarship involving student participation.
• Mentor students and contribute to an equitable and inclusive environment.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Commitment to high-quality teaching and scholarship.
• Colleges & Universities: Ability to develop inclusive and equitable learning environments.
• Research expertise, preferably in AI or cybersecurity, with interest in mentoring students.
• Engagement in service and community outreach.

Application Materials

• Application Letter (max 3 pages): Address qualifications and responsibilities.
• Service & Engagement Statement (max 2 pages): Mentoring, outreach, service contributions.
• Teaching Statement (max 2 pages): Teaching experience, philosophy, course plans.
• Jobs Research Statement (max 4 pages): Research interests, projects, student involvement.
• Curriculum Vitae
• References: Names and contact info for at least 3 professional references.
• Transcripts: Unofficial undergraduate & graduate copies acceptable.

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Reasonable teaching loads to support research.
• Strong culture of student-faculty research collaboration.
• High student engagement; alumni pursue careers in top tech companies, startups, and national labs.

Computer Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

WWU emphasizes inclusive success, equity, and access across teaching, research, and service. Faculty are expected to foster inclusive environments and operationalize sustainability in their work.

Location & Campus Life

• Bellingham, WA: Coastal city with 90,000 residents, scenic views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, and the North Cascades.
• 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, BC.
• WWU has 14,000+ students across seven colleges and a graduate school.