Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Library Information Science Position Overview School / Campus / College: Information School Organization: Information School Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Library Information Science Position Details 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
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