Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in Informatics

Position Overview

Organization: Information School

Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in Informatics

Position Details

Position Description

• 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:

• 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

The base salary for this position will be $12,000 - $14,500 per month ($108,000 - $130,500 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Information Science, Computer Science, or a relevant field by date of appointment.

Instructions

• CV

• Letter of intent [1 page]
• • Introduce your research agenda, and use this space to explain how you will complement and extend research and teaching expertise at the UW iSchool.
• Research statement [4 pages]
• • Give an in-depth description of your current research agenda, major research contributions to date, and future research plans including potential topics and avenues of research funding.
  • 3-4 keywords that describe your primary areas of research and contribution.
• Teaching statement [2 pages]
• • Describe your approach to and experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Where appropriate, please include any experience designing courses, instructional materials, or curricula in their area of specialization.
• Diversity statement [2 page]
• • See extended details below
• Two sample publications or scholarly works that exemplify your current research agenda

• Names and contact information for three references. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for letters of reference.

The Diversity Statement should elaborate on the candidates’ commitment to these values, as reflected in various aspects of their teaching, research, and service.

• iSchool: ischool.uw.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

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Benefits Information

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