Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical Engineering - Engineering & Mathematics
Position Overview School / Campus / College: University of Washington, Bothell Organization: Engineering & Mathematics Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical Engineering - Engineering & Mathematics Position DetailsPosition Description The Engineering & Mathematics Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical Engineering, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time (100% FTE) basis for a nine-month academic appointment (3-year term, renewable) beginning September 16, 2027. The base salary range for this position will be $11,365-$11,964 per month during the nine-month academic year ($102,285-107,676 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to success of the program in several ways including teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses (spanning from circuits, devices, digital circuit design, signal & systems and their laboratories), teaching graduate courses in areas of expertise, supervising laboratory sessions and capstone projects, engaging in scholarship, and through service to the program, department, and school. Candidates will be considered across a range of research and teaching interests in electrical engineering. Current needs are greatest in power electronics and circuit design. The Electrical Engineering program is part of the Department of Engineering and Mathematics, which is housed in the School of STEM. In addition to Electrical Engineering, the department has programs in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, and Mathematics. The program offers a BS in Electrical Engineering, a BS in Computer Engineering (jointly run with the Department of Computer Systems and Software (CSS), an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Graduate Certificate in Electrical and Computer Engineering Foundation. The Electrical Engineering program is comprised of 8 full-time and several part-time faculty, with vast academic and industrial experience. The EE faculty have expertise in a broad range of areas, including power systems, signal processing, communication systems, power electronics, embedded systems, design of organic cells, AI and machine learning, etc. The program has well-equipped labs and facilities to conduct teaching and research. The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we are a school committed to attracting faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of Collaboration, Opportunities, Responsibility, and Engagement. Our faculty members are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. We offer seventeen degrees (fourteen undergraduate, three graduate), eleven minors, and two graduate certificates across four Departments (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering & Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The school is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus collocated on a restored 100-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, and our new 80,000 square-foot STEM building, Innovation Hall – the first shared academic building between a community college and university in the country. Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond. The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service. Qualifications Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications: PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields by time of appointment.Candidates may be considered for an Acting Assistant Teaching Professor pending PhD title if they have not yet completed their doctoral research. When the degree is conferred, the title changes to an assistant professorial appointment in the corresponding track. Doctoral degree must be completed within 2 years.Instructions To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than date tbd. Priority will be given to those applications received by date tbd. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/194000 . The position will remain open until filled. If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about Interfolio, please contact the search committee at [email protected]. Applications should include the following materials: a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiencesa curriculum vitaetranscripts showing all graduate level coursework (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)teaching statement that includes any available evidence of teaching excellence, reflection on previous teaching and how that informs current and future teaching plans. Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please also include contact information for at least three referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . Benefits Information The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information . Privacy Notice Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy. Disability Services The University of Washington 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 the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. Salary: . Date posted: 10/02/2026
