Description

The Department of Engineering & Mathematics of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a teaching track positionin Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. While primarily focused on teaching, teaching track faculty at the University of Washington are also expected to engage in scholarship and service. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic year appointment beginning September 16, 2026. 

The base salary range for this position will be $11,143 - $11,729 per month during the nine-month academic year ($100,287-$105,561 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.   

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses, supervise capstone projects, engage in scholarship, participate in multi-disciplinary collaborative projects, and support and enhance learning for students from diverse backgrounds.  

Candidates will be considered across a range of research and teaching interests in electrical engineering. Current needs are greatest in analog and digital circuit design, particularly as applied to biomedical systems. 

In addition to their teaching interest, the successful candidate will be expected to teach core undergraduate courses, spanning from circuits, devices, digital circuit design, signal & systems, and laboratories as well as capstone supervision. 

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 diverse 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. Nearly every School of STEM faculty member engages undergraduate and master’s students as research collaborators, and we pride ourselves on our community engaged teaching and research to realize our vision to be an indispensable partner in the region. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors 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. UW Bothell is dedicated to creating a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation, and excellence. 

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color. The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues. Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell. 

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields by the date of hire. 

Please visit Interfolio directly (https://apply.interfolio.com/175265) and submit the following application materials: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement and interests including any available evidence of teaching excellence
• Statement about a demonstrated commitment to diversity in teaching, mentoring, and/or service. The statement should detail the applicant's experience in supporting the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Bothell’s commitment to equity and inclusion
• Provide names/contact information for three references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon request

The position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by Dec. 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration. 

If you have a question about the details of this search/position, please contact the search committee at uwbems@uw.edu.