"Assistant Professor in Law, Economics, and Public Policy"

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks applicants for a full-time (100% FTE) tenure-track Assistant Professor (9-month service period) in Law, Economics, and Public Policy with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. Possible areas of focus include policy expertise in technology, media ethics, labor, environment, foreign policy, immigration, political processes, social policy, human rights, and global governance.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to carry out an active research agenda (area of emphasis is open) and teach core courses in the Law, Economics, and Public Policy undergraduate major and Policy Studies master’s degree. Courses include Policy Analysis, Intro to American Government, and upper-level electives in policy or political science as well as in areas that can contribute to other IAS majors and programs. The normal teaching load for the tenure track in IAS is 5 courses spread across 3 quarters.

IAS houses fifteen undergraduate programs and two graduate programs. UW Bothell is located in the Seattle metropolitan area and provides faculty members with access to the research and funding resources of the entire UW system. Part of an institution with one of the most diverse student populations in Washington State, IAS stresses connections among fields and methods of inquiry. Our school-wide Mission, Values, and Goals commit us to engaged scholarship, experiential learning and transformative pedagogy relevant to the diverse student populations and communities we serve. We recognize, reflect on, and challenge unequal relations of power and privilege in our curriculum, scholarship and community partnerships. As part of a public university, we seek to build an inclusive and just community of students, faculty, and staff. For more information about IAS, go to http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/.

This position will be expected to: Apply principles and methodologies for interdisciplinary policy analyses including stakeholder analysis, benefit-cost analysis, participatory or deliberative analysis; Deliver innovative and effective pedagogy in public policy and related fields in the context of a liberal arts education; Support and engage students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds; Teach core courses in the Law, Economics, and Public Policy undergraduate major and Policy Studies master’s degree. Courses include Policy Analysis, Intro to American Government, and upper-level electives in policy or political science as well as in areas that can contribute to other IAS majors and programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) by time of appointment. The disciplinary area of concentration is open, but candidates must have a strong grounding in public policy analysis in their discipline.

Application Instructions

For more information about IAS, go to http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/. For more information about the position, contact the search committee chair, Maryam Griffin (maryamg@uw.edu). Applications should include: A cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing qualifications for the position, including research and teaching in the context of IAS; CV; Statement of research agenda and trajectory; Research sample (max. 30 pages); Teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching success; Statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity (as defined here) in teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service; Contact information for three referees. Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested of candidates who advance in the search process.

The priority deadline for review of applications is November 1, 2025.