Faculty Employment Opportunities
The University of Washington is committed to being one of the top information schools in the world. As part of this effort, we seek outstanding individuals to join our exceptional, interdisciplinary faculty. These new colleagues join a faculty eager to participate in a broad-based, inclusive Information School with academic programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. Faculty in the Information School teach across all programs.
Professor of Practice – Future of Libraries, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence
We are building an innovative research program in the Future of Libraries and Librarianship. We seek a creative, forward-thinking Professor of Practice to catalyze this strategic initiative.
This distinguished practitioner in residence will serve as a bridge between academia and the public library field, and lead the way towards enhancing the education of future librarians. The Distinguished Practitioner in Residence will have the opportunity to bring their vision, expertise, and leadership experience to bear on a particular aspect of the library field to which they wish to contribute new ideas and knowledge in the form of a research or design project. The distinguished practitioner in residence will teach courses in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program as well as conduct a practice-based project with practical outcomes for the future of the field. This may involve engagement with students, other faculty, and other institutions, depending on the scope and nature of the project, but the results will be made available to the field through presentations, publications, and other dissemination methods appropriate to the work. The distinguished practitioner in residence will also be asked to contribute to the teaching mission of the school and the shaping of the MLIS curriculum to better reflect the needs of the future of public libraries. This may consist of the revision of current core courses, the development of new courses and new specializations within the curriculum, or the integration of some of the iSchool’s cross-disciplinary courses into the MLIS curriculum, as well as special courses directly related to this individual’s area of expertise and interest.
This position is a two year full-time 9-month appointment anticipated at the rank of Professor of Practice, not tenure eligible.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of December 1, 2018.
Assistant, Associate, Full Professor - Open Field
We seek a truly outstanding scholar to broaden and deepen our research and scholarship in any area relevant to the information fields. We seek a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual, who demonstrates excellence in research and education, to join our faculty in forging the future of the information fields. The individual should be excited by, able to thrive in, and eager to contribute to our diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment that respects a wide variety of research traditions and methods, and is open to new areas and methods.
The position is a full-time 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. Rank and tenure status is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of December 1, 2018.
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Full Time - Library and Information Science
We seek a truly outstanding Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to contribute excellence in teaching to our # 2 ranked Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS). We seek a creative, forward-thinking individual to join our dynamic Faculty.
Our new colleague will contribute to a range of LIS teaching, however, we are particularly interested in scholars who can complement iSchool expertise in one or more of the following areas: management of information organizations; information resources, services, and collections; social justice and community engagement; archives and special collections; cataloging; data resources and services; digital humanities and cultural heritage; digital archives; libraries as social infrastructure; information spaces that serve and facilitate the development of diverse populations; design thinking; education and learning, among others. This individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of September 30, 2018.
Assistant, Associate, Full Professor - Library and Information Science
We seek a truly outstanding scholar to broaden and deepen our research and scholarship in Library and Information Science (LIS). We seek a creative, forward-thinking scholar to join our community. Our new colleague will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, teach in multiple delivery modes (online, hybrid and face to face), and serve the overall educational mission of the school. This may include the development of new courses from the candidate’s area of expertise, and will require the teaching of existing core courses in the MLIS program, as well as mentoring a diverse student population.
The position is a full-time 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. Rank and tenure status is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
While all areas of library and information science are welcome, we are particularly interested in scholars who can complement iSchool expertise in one or more of the following areas: Social Justice, ICT, Knowledge Organization, Social Work, Health Informatics, Digital Humanities, Archives and Special Collections, and Education and Learning.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of December 1, 2018.
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Information Management/Information Systems
We are at an exciting juncture, as we broaden and deepen our Master of Information Management (MSIM) Program. We seek a creative, energetic, forward-thinking scholar to help catalyze this growth. This individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment.
Lecturing faculty are an integral part of the faculty of the iSchool, teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs. We provide mentorship and a career path for lecturing faculty, including opportunities for leadership within the School. This is a full-time 9-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. This position includes faculty voting rights and is not tenure eligible.
Information Management is an emerging field with the purpose of designing, developing, managing, and using information with insight and innovation to support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. While all areas of information management are welcome, we are particularly interested in faculty who can complement iSchool expertise in one or more of the following areas: Information systems; Business analytics/business intelligence; Data science; Information/cyber security; Digital transformation/emerging tech.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of September 30, 2018.
Assistant, Associate, Full Professor – Information Management / Information Systems
We are at an exciting juncture, as we broaden and deepen our Master of Information Management (MSIM) Program and Information Systems research. We seek a creative, energetic, forward-thinking scholar to help catalyze this growth. This individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment.
The position is a full-time 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. Rank and tenure status is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Information Management is an emerging field with the purpose of designing, developing, managing, and using information with insight and innovation to support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. While all areas of information management are welcome, we are particularly interested in scholars who can complement iSchool expertise in one or more of the following areas: Information systems; Business analytics/business intelligence; and Information/cyber security.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions. This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of September 30, 2018.
Lecturers part-time
The Information School is seeking part-time lecturers to join our pool of Guest Faculty to teach courses in a variety of subjects across our Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs.
Please go here for full position announcement and application instructions.
* This requisition has been temporarily closed. We will begin accepting applications after July 15th, 2018.
Questions regarding openings at the Information School should be directed to iApply@uw.edu. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.