Faculty Employment Opportunities
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.
Commitment to Diversity
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of articulates its commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint.
Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities.
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Information Systems and Information Management
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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.
This position will contribute to research and teaching in Information Systems and Organizations, with a focus on the organizational integration, deployment, and impact of artificial intelligence (AI). We welcome applicants whose work examines the socio-technical, organizational, strategic, and human dimensions of AI in contemporary organizations.
Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI trust, governance, and responsible deployment within organizations
- AI-enabled transformation of work, organizations, and the future of work
- Human-AI collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge work
- AI strategy, digital transformation, and organizational capabilities
- Organizational adoption, implementation, and management of AI systems
- Ethical, equitable, and inclusive AI in organizational contexts
- AI and organizational learning, innovation, and performance
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
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.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must minimally hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) by the date of appointment. 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 November 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 1, 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background, your areas of research expertise, and your teaching interests. (1 page maximum)
- 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)
- 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.
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 dso@uw.edu.
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Library Information Science
Position URL
Position 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background, your areas of research expertise, and your teaching interests. (1 page maximum)
- 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)
- 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.
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 dso@uw.edu.
Postdoctoral Scholar - Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty
Position URL
https://apply.interfolio.com/194786
Description
The University of Washington Information School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position with the Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty (DSISS) initiative. DSISS is supporting responsible stewardship of Indigenous research data in libraries and repositories. The DSISS team of information science researchers, Indigenous scholars, and data repository professionals works collaboratively to develop guidance for application of the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance in practice.
Launched in 2021 with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, DSISS began a new phase of translational work in 2025 to advance practical and technical solutions for integrating CARE into professional practice and infrastructure, with a focus on enriched metadata and documentation, controls for sensitive data, and building trust between institutions and Indigenous communities. The post-doctoral scholar will join the team in developing a collaborative curation approach that centers Indigenous research methods and data sovereignty and a repository testbed grounded in the values and priorities of scholars of Indigenous culture and language and Indigenous communities. They will also contribute to a new line of inquiry exploring how CARE can be applied to enhance stewardship of established Indigenous digital collections in libraries and archives.
The position is a 12-month appointment with a start date no later than January 15, 2027. The post-doctoral scholar will be affiliated with the Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) at the UW Information School. We seek applicants who bring a research agenda aligned with DSISS and are interested in pursuing their own line of research in tandem with collaborative DSISS research and engagement.
Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Salary and Benefits
The University of Washington offers a competitive benefits package. For information about employee benefits please visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/.
Salary range:
The base salary of $6,500 – $7,625 per month ($78,000 – $91,500 per 12-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications
- PhD awarded by the start date in a relevant field, such as library and information science, information studies, Indigenous studies, science and technology studies, or related disciplines
- Strong qualitative research skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and engaged research environment with diverse team members and partners
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty
- Understanding of professional data stewardship in libraries, archives, and/or repositories
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with case study and content analysis methods
- Experience working or engaging with Indigenous communities
- Experience in research data services, data curation, data archiving
- Scholarly publication record commensurate with PhD field norms
- Academic or professional background in one or more related areas, including data ethics, Indigenous research methods, Indigenous data sovereignty, metadata for research data, research cyberinfrastructure
- The ability and willingness to work on site at UW Seattle as needed is strongly preferred. A partially remote work arrangement may be possible.
Application Instructions
Application Materials
- Current curriculum vitae
- A brief research statement outlining your research achievements and goals
- Two writing samples that demonstrate current scholarship and expertise
- Contact information for three references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates can contact Carole Palmer (clpalmer@uw.edu) or Sandy Littletree (sandy505@uw.edu) with questions.
You can read more about DSISS at https://sites.uw.edu/dsissresearch/.
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 dso@uw.edu.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Teaching-Track, Information Systems and Information Management
Position URL
https://apply.interfolio.com/192126
Position Description
The Information School at the University of Washington invites applications for two teaching faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in 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, 3 year appointment beginning 2027.
The base salary range for this position will be $11,500 - 13,390 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 design curriculum and deliver courses across the degree programs offered at the Information School, including our Master of Information Management (MSIM) and Bachelor of Informatics. This position will be expected to teach in one or more of the following topics:
- Databases
- Data Visualization
- Enterprise Systems and Data Management
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates who have experience applying their expertise in one or more of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Information Architecture; Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
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.
Qualifications
Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must minimally have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must have 3 years of experience in a technical role in industry, government, or a nonprofit, or experience teaching at least one course as either the lead or assistant instructor.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 15, 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background. Please state specifically your expertise in one or more of the following areas: databases, data visualization, or enterprise systems (2 pages maximum)
- 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. (3 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 2 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 dso@uw.edu.
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, AI
Position URL
https://apply.interfolio.com/192128
Position Description
The Information School at the University of Washington invites applications for a 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 research area of interest for this position is Artificial Intelligence, broadly defined. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to advancing fundamental or applied knowledge in artificial intelligence. This includes but is not limited to topics such as natural language processing and machine learning; computational social science; human-AI collaboration and societal impacts of AI; or AI safety, governance, policy, and cybersecurity.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
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.
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.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by November 10, 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background, your areas of research expertise, and your teaching interests. (1 page maximum)
- 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)
- 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.
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 dso@uw.edu.
Postdoctoral Scholar - Center for an Informed Public (CIP)
Position URL
https://apply.interfolio.com/194198
Description
The University of Washington Center for an Informed Public (CIP) invites applications for up to two CIP Postdoctoral Fellows who will be hired as Postdoctoral Scholars.
The UW CIP is a multidisciplinary institute with a core mission to advance civic health through interdisciplinary research and education initiatives that help individuals, communities, and institutions navigate our complex information environments. Located at the University of Washington, a world-class research university in the Pacific Northwest, this Center leads programs that span research, education, policy and outreach.
The CIP is particularly interested in studies of how platforms, AI, policy, and people influence the information we see; how information shapes values, beliefs, and identities (race, gender, class, ability, etc.); and how communities, researchers, educators, librarians, and policy makers address information challenges in support of a more informed and equitable society. We are especially interested in candidates who are pursuing questions like these across artificial intelligence, elections and democracy, information literacy, and public health. Scholars with a strong background in climate science and related disciplines who are looking to bring their expertise to information integrity and strategic influence are also encouraged to apply.
CIP Fellows will join a growing team of faculty, students, community partners, and staff all actively involved in addressing the challenges of today’s complex and dynamic information environment. Postdoctoral Fellows will be supervised by one of the Center co-founders and/or faculty, and will work on research projects in service of the Center’s mission. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in grant writing individually and with CIP collaborators. These positions will begin as early as July 2027 and offer a two-year term.
The UW CIP offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with the Center’s co-founders and affiliate faculty, including sociologists, information scientists, computer scientists, and policy experts. Located in Seattle, the position also offers opportunities for engagement with scholars and industry leaders in the area. In addition to the pursuit of individual interests, Fellows will work collaboratively with affiliated faculty groups pursuing more narrowly specified projects. Fellows may pursue projects that utilize the CIP archive of large-scale social media data, as well as design and execute new data collection efforts that utilize existing research infrastructure.
Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Salary and Benefits
The University of Washington offers a competitive benefits package. For information about employee benefits please visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum annual salary rates are based on the individual's Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See current salary scale for Postdoctoral titles at https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract
The base salary for this Postdoctoral Scholar position will be $6,685 to $7,800 per month ($80,220 – $93,600 per 12-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications
Applicants must minimally hold a PhD, JD, EdD (or foreign equivalent).
Application Instructions
- A cover letter describing your interest in this position and names of two preferred CIP-affiliated faculty to serve as mentors during the appointment
- Curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of three references
- A research statement describing your research agenda including your major work to date and your plans for future research (3 pages maximum)
- Two published papers, or equivalent writing samples that demonstrate expertise and fit for the position
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than January 15, 2027. Priority will be given to those applications received by December 10, 2026. Up to two positions are available. Interested candidates can contact Rachel Moran at remoran@uw.edu with questions.
We will consider candidates who have accepted tenure-track positions at another institution but with the ability to defer their start date.
You can read more about the CIP at http://cip.uw.edu.
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 dso@uw.edu.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Neurodiversity
Position URL
Position description
The Information School at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of September, 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 renewable contract beginning 2027.
The base salary range for this position will be $13,000 - $14,935 per month for the Assistant Professor rank, and $15,000 - $17,000 per month for the Associate Professor rank, 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.
- 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 contribute to research, teaching, and community engagement aligned with the mission of the UW Institute for Neurodiversity and Employment (INE). The Institute is an interdisciplinary initiative that brings together researchers, employers, policymakers, and community partners to advance research and practice that expand employment opportunities, improve workplace experiences, and support meaningful career outcomes for neurodistinct individuals. The successful candidate will contribute scholarship that advances understanding of neurodiversity in relation to employment, career pathways, information, technology, and organizational systems through human-centered, sociotechnical, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Consistent with the mission of both the Institute and the Information School, this position will generate translational research with meaningful impact on individuals, organizations, and workforce systems.
Research areas of interest for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Design, evaluation, and governance of neuroinclusive work environments and systems and workplace technologies
- Digital tools, human-AI collaboration and emerging technologies that support neuroinclusive employment, workforce participation, and career success
- Organizational learning and workforce innovation through the adoption of neuroinclusive practices
- Data-driven neuroinclusive approaches to workforce development, career navigation, and talent discovery
- Design and evaluation of traditional and nontraditional career pathways, education-to-employment transitions, and workforce development models for neurodistinct individuals
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
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 must minimally hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) degree in a relevant field by the date of appointment.
- 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 November 21, 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter - Describe briefly your academic and professional background, your areas of research expertise, and your teaching interests as they align with the Institute’s mission. (1 page maximum)
- 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)
- Teaching Statement - Describe your approach to and experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Where appropriate, please include any experience designing courses, instructional materials, or curriculum development relevant to the Institute’s mission. (2 pages maximum)
Throughout the materials above, applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 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
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