University of Washington
Application Deadline: 25 October 2024
The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level starting September 1, 2025.
The Information School is committed to the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, tribal sovereignty, and accessibility. We welcome individuals who are excited by, able to thrive in, and eager to contribute to our interdisciplinary environment.
This position will be expected to engage in excellence in research and teaching that supports the growth of our Informatics program. At the Information School, Informatics includes the study, design, and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations, and society. Relevant disciplinary training can include, but is not limited to, computer and information science, the social sciences, or engineering. Research areas of interest for this position include, but are not limited to artificial intelligence, data science, and human-computer interaction.
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, 2025. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This position will be expected to:
Conduct high-quality research
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. For more information please see https://ischool.uw.edu/about/information-impact
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, as well as advance the school’s undergraduate Informatics curriculum.
Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly.