Teaching Associate: Instructor for Introduction to R Course

Interfolio, Inc; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle invites applications for a Teaching Associate to teach PUBPOL 598: Introduction to R, for MPA students and other graduate students.

The appointed Teaching Associate will develop course materials, deliver a 50-minute lecture twice weekly, and support student learning with practical R workflows and data analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience using R for analysis.
• Experience teaching or training in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a syllabus and Canvas page for the course.
• Teach a 50-minute course twice weekly on the UW Seattle campus.
• Develop in-class activities and homework to facilitate learning.
• Bring real-world examples from social science and public policy contexts.
• Review, assess, and provide timely feedback on student work.
• Be available through office hours and one-on-one meetings.
• Collaborate with Evans School faculty and staff on learning outcomes.

Skills

R programming

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Oct 05, 2026

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

TheEvans School of Public Policy & Governanceat the University of Washington invites applications for aTeaching Associate position to teach a one-quarter course in the 2026-2027 academic year. Teaching Associates are quarterly faculty who may be rehired based on programmatic need. We anticipate instructional need for Winter Quarter (December 16 – March 15) and Spring Quarter (March 16-June 15). Applicants may be considered for one or both of these quarterly appointments. We seek applicants who will demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a quarterly basis at 20.83% - 24.39% FTE commensurate with instructional assignment.

The per-course compensation for this one-quarter, 2-credit course will be $5,000. The full-time monthly base salary range for this position will be $ 6,833 – 8,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.Please note:this is a less than full-time appointment so the salary range will be prorated commensurate with assigned FTE.

For this initial appointment we seek a candidate to teach a 2-credit course, PUBPOL 598: Introduction to R, , intended for Master of Public Administration (MPA) students and other UW graduate students. The course is designed to familiarize students with the R environment for statistical computing. Students in the course will gain experience organizing, managing, cleaning, and merging complex social science data; writing basic R functions; and producing clear, replicable analyses and visualizations. The course will emphasize workflows that support transparency and efficiency in empirical research and prepare students to integrate R within other Evans School courses.

A Teaching Associate instructing PUBPOL 598 is expected to:

• Develop a syllabus and Canvas page for the course.
• Teach a 50-minute course twice weekly on the UW Seattle campus.
• Develop in-class learning activities and modest homework assignments to facilitate learning.
• Bring real-world, applied examples into the classroom from a range of social science and public policy contexts.
• Review, assess, and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner.
• Be available, through office hours and one-on-one appointments, to meet with students to answer questions and support their learning.
• Collaborate with Evans School faculty and staff as needed in the development of course learning outcomes and content; meet with the Associate Dean as needed to review instructional performance.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, economics, data science, public policy, political science, sociology, quantitative methods, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience using R for statistical analysis, programming, etc.

About the Evans School

The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is internationally recognized in public policy and administration. The School has strong connections with local, state, and federal public agencies and non-profit organizations, as well as a large alumni network. Our faculty are motivated by the School’s purpose to inspire public service and democratize public policy. Our mission is to educate leaders, generate knowledge, and host communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems. We educate diverse students in undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and professional certificate programs and we value diversity, rigor, and innovative approaches to public policy and administration, including work that addresses issues of marginalization and discrimination.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

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