Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Information Systems and Information Management

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Information School invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a Sept 1, 2027 start, a nine-month appointment, and a renewable 3-year term. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to school service in a diverse academic community.

Research and teaching focus on the organizational impact of AI, socio-technical dimensions, governance, and ethical deployment, aligning with the

Qualifications

• PhD (or foreign equivalent) by the date of appointment.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and seek extramural funding as needed.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in information science.
• Perform service that supports the Information School and UW.
• Contribute to AI-focused strategic areas within the school.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Education

PhD or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: Information School

Location

Seattle UW Campus

Open Date

Aug 31, 2026

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.

This position will contribute to research and teaching in Information Systems and Organizations, with a focus on the organizational integration, deployment, and impact of artificial intelligence (AI). We welcome applicants whose work examines the socio-technical, organizational, strategic, and human dimensions of AI in contemporary organizations.

Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to:

• AI trust, governance, and responsible deployment within organizations
• AI-enabled transformation of work, organizations, and the future of work
• Human-AI collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge work
• AI strategy, digital transformation, and organizational capabilities
• Organizational adoption, implementation, and management of AI systems
• Ethical, equitable, and inclusive AI in organizational contexts
• AI and organizational learning, innovation, and performance

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

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 is leading the global movement to devise information solutions that enrich people’s lives and tackle the world’s toughest challenges through our in-demand undergraduate and graduate level education and our interdisciplinary research centers and partnerships. Together, our students, faculty, alumni and partners are actively creating a future where effective use of information can help everyone discover, learn, innovate, solve problems, and have fun. Information changes lives. Learn more at ischool.uw.edu.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Applicants must minimally hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) by the date of appointment. Applicants must have 3 years of experience in conducting research, inclusive of graduate studies.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].