Job Description

The Information School at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment, with a 3-year term, renewable beginning 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $13,000 - $14,935 per month, 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:

• Conduct high-quality research, and pursue extramural funding as needed to support research;
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization;
• Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly; and
• Contribute to the Information School’s strategic areas: climate change, health and wellness, healthy information environments, and responsibility in artificial intelligence.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our Library and Information Science (LIS) research, with areas of relevance including, but not limited to:

• Libraries - Academic, Digital, or Public
• Librarianship - Leadership, Innovation, or Education
• Information Technology - Ethics, Public Interest, and Justice-Oriented Approaches
• Data - Archives, Public / Open, and Humanistic or Scientific Applications
• Artificial Intelligence - Public Interest, Library or Cultural Heritage-Centered, Open-Source Applications in Information Institutions

About the University of Washington Information School

Information is central to knowledge; to understanding; to impact. Amid the AI transformation, climate change and ongoing threats to public and civic health, information plays a pivotal role in giving everyone the tools to thrive. Our work advances effective information systems and equitable access to information by transforming practices within organizations large and small, and influencing public policy. The UW Information School is leading the global movement to devise information solutions that enrich people’s lives and tackle the world’s toughest challenges through our in-demand undergraduate and graduate level education and our interdisciplinary research centers and partnerships. Together, our students, faculty, alumni and partners are actively creating a future where effective use of information can help everyone discover, learn, innovate, solve problems, and have fun. Information changes lives. Learn more at ischool.uw.edu.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Applicants must minimally hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must have 3 years of experience in conducting research, inclusive of graduate studies.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 30, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 30, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background, your areas of research expertise, and your teaching interests. (1 page maximum)
3. Research Statement - Describe your research agenda including your major work to date, your plans for future research, and the sources of potential funding for your research into the future. (3 pages maximum)
4. Teaching Statement - Describe your approach to and experience teaching, in particular at the undergraduate or graduate level. Where appropriate, please include any experience designing courses, instructional materials, or curriculum development. (2 pages maximum)

Throughout the materials above, applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please also include contact information for 3 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.

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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 dso@uw.edu.