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.
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.
Postdoctoral Scholar - Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty
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 research data services (RDS).
Launched in 2021 with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, DSISS is starting a new phase of translational work 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 the possibility for renewal, and an anticipated start date of September 15, 2025. 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.
Please apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/167945
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track in Informatics
The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for up to two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.
The research area of interest for this position is Artificial Intelligence, broadly defined. This includes but is not limited to topics such as human-AI collaboration; computational social science; and AI governance, policy, and cybersecurity.
The position is a full-time 9-month tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026, contingent upon funding approval. All University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. This position will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality research
- Pursue extramural funding as needed to support research
- Engage with the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to one or more of the following areas:
- (1) promote equity in health & wellbeing
- (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience
- (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society
- (4) responsibility in artificial intelligence
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, as well as advance our curriculum across academic programs
- Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications submitted by November 15th, 2025.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Information Science, Computer Science, or a relevant field by date of appointment.
Please review the full application details and apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/171020
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track in Information Management/Information Systems
The University of Washington Information School invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track in in Information Management/Information Systems.
The Information School is an interdisciplinary faculty - we encourage our faculty to explore information-based approaches to understand and address systemic challenges and to make a positive social impact. This position will engage in creative, collaborative and forward-thinking research and teaching with the rest of our faculty in forging a more just and sustainable future. This position is expected to primarily contribute to research and teaching in information systems topics at the graduate and undergraduate level.
The successful applicant will be expected to engage in research in the Information Systems discipline, including but not limited to:
- Data management,
- Information Systems strategy,
- Enterprise systems,
- Information Systems Architecture
Of particular interest are application areas such as Artificial Intelligence in organizations, IS for Health, and IS for Sustainability. The successful candidate will be encouraged to augment the educational mission of the iSchool’s highly ranked degree programs in preparing future information professionals to develop and use information technologies responsibly.
The position is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1st 2026, contingent upon funding approval. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This position will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality research
- Seek and acquire extramural funding for research
- Engage with the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to one or more of the following areas:
- (1) promote equity in health & wellbeing
- (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience
- (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society.
- (4) responsibility in artificial intelligence
- Teach and lead curriculum development in our graduate courses in our MSIM Curriculum, as well as (as needed by the school) PhD-level and undergraduate courses in their area of specialization. Standard teaching load will be of 4 classes per 9-month academic year.
- Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly.
Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2025.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, Information Science, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. Applicants must have expertise and a strong record of research and high quality teaching in Artificial Intelligence in organizations, IS for Health, and/or IS for Sustainability.
Please review the full application details and apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172354
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.