Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity - Richland, United States - Washington State University
Description
Business Title:
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
Employee Type:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Washington State University (WSU) has established a new research and education program to meet the burgeoning demand for computer scientists with expertise in cybersecurity. This initiative is supported by $2 million in Washington state funding. In this connection, the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences on the Tri-Cities campus of WSU invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the broad area of cybersecurity, at the Assistant Professor level. SEAS particularly seeks applicants whose research and teaching expertise encompass strategic cybersecurity areas including, but not limited to: systems/application security, privacy-preserving computing, applied cryptography, formal methods for security, security of machine learning systems, machine learning for security, hardware security, IoT and cyber-physical systems security, differential privacy and applied cryptography. The successful candidate will be expected to provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor graduate students, develop/maintain an externally funded research program, contribute to professional and university service, and participate broadly in the evolution of the school's computer science and cybersecurity curricula. The new faculty will have numerous collaboration opportunities with several large initiatives within the WSU system including (but not limited to) the WSU-PNNL Advanced Grid Institute (AGI), DOD-funded CySER Institute for cybersecurity, and NSF-USDA AgAID AI Institute.
ENVIRONMENT
The new faculty will join the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS), an integral unit within the university's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Among WSU's newest academic units, SEAS offers degree programs in computer science and civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering at the Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral levels, encouraging interdisciplinary initiatives. All the undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET. The School currently has 314 students and expects continued enrollment increases. SEAS produces profession-ready graduates by educating them through project-based experiential learning. Students participate in laboratory experiences, develop industry-sponsored projects, complete paid internships, and participate in research with their professors.
SEAS has established international education partnerships with leading overseas universities and actively collaborates with the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a world-class Department of Energy research enterprise that advances the frontiers of science and engineering and offers numerous internship and projects opportunities to our students. Cyber security research is conducted in collaboration with PNNL and supported by CySER.
WSU's Tri-Cities campus is in Richland, WA on the west banks of the majestic Columbia River. In this region, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco make up the Tri-Cities, Washington. The campus draws from a regional population of approximately 260,000, and is expanding its reach both nationally and internationally, also benefiting from a newly renovated airport. The growing campus has approximately 1,600 students who are served by nearly 90 full-time and 250 adjunct faculty members, many of whom are full-time researchers and scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory or local science and engineering firms. The WSU Tri-Cities campus is experiencing unprecedented growth and development. Legislative support, tremendous community leadership and backing, and partnerships with businesses and community organizations have resulted in exciting new and expanded initiatives in dynamic student engagement, research, and community collaborations. Visit for more information.
WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating difference and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist. We are proud that almost half of our students are first in their family to attend college and almost half of our students identify as students of color. We believe that this diversity is a great strength in the classroom and across the many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri-Cities students participate and lead.
RANK/SALARY
This is a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment as an Assistant Professor at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. Additional summer teaching appointments are also possible. Annual Salary is $95,000 - $110,000 per nine-month academic year. The position will begin August 16, 2024.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct research in the area of cybersecurity and develop a nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research program that supports graduate students
Publish high-impact technical articles in top-tier journals and conference proceedings
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in cybersecurity and other relevant computer science courses, and develop new courses as appropriate
Advise and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students
Participate in service to the department, college and/or university through committee work, recruitment, and interaction with industry
Advance the college's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among its faculty, staff, students through research, teaching, and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities
Collaborate with other WSU faculty across campuses and PNNL scientists, including but not limited to colleagues with interest and expertise in the applicant's research areas
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate in computer science or closely related field prior to the hire date
Record of research accomplishment as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
Ability to develop an externally funded research program in the applicant's cybersecurity research fields
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and other relevant computer science courses
Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues in written and verbal forms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated specialization in fields of cybersecurity
Demonstrated ability to prepare successful research proposals
Ability to initiate novel research directions in the applicant's research fields
Ability to identify emerging technologies and maintain awareness of the state of the art in the applicant's research fields
Ability to establish collaborations with other universities, national laboratories, and industry
Additional Information:
Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
City, State, Zip: Richland, WA 99354
Department Link:
Annual Salary: $95, $110,000.00
WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.
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FTE: 100%
Position Type: This is a permanent, tenure track position.
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.