"Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track in Information Management/Information Systems"

The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting September 1, 2026.

The Information School is an interdisciplinary faculty - we encourage our faculty to explore information-based approaches to understand and address systemic challenges and to make a positive social impact. This position will engage in creative, collaborative and forward-thinking research and teaching with the rest of our faculty in forging a more just and sustainable future. This position is expected to primarily contribute to research and teaching in information systems topics at the graduate and undergraduate level.

The successful applicant will be expected to engage in research in the Information Systems discipline, including but not limited to:

• Data management,
• Information Systems strategy,
• Enterprise systems,
• Information Systems Architecture.

Of particular interest are application areas such as Artificial Intelligence in organizations, IS for Health, and IS for Sustainability. The successful candidate will be encouraged to augment the educational mission of the iSchool’s highly ranked degree programs in preparing future information professionals to develop and use information technologies responsibly.

The iSchool is committed to the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, tribal sovereignty, and accessibility. We welcome individuals who are excited by, able to thrive in, and eager to contribute to our interdisciplinary environment that respects a wide variety of research and practice traditions, and that embraces innovation in research and methods.

The position is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1st 2026, contingent upon funding approval. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This position will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality research
• Seek and acquire extramural funding for research
• Engage with the University of Washington Information School’s strategic commitments to one or more of the following areas: (1) promote equity in health & wellbeing (2) encourage environmental sustainability and resilience (3) foster a more informed, just, and equitable democratic society. (4) responsibility in artificial intelligence
• Teach and lead curriculum development in our graduate courses in our MSIM Curriculum, as well as (as needed by the school) PhD-level and undergraduate courses in their area of specialization. Standard teaching load will be of 4 classes per 9-month academic year.
• Perform service that furthers the mission of the Information School and the University of Washington more broadly.

Compensation: 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.

Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2025.

About the iSchool: The UW Information School is dedicated to hiring faculty who will enhance our inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and sovereignty (IDEAS) mission and vision through their research, teaching, and service. As information systems and institutions serve increasingly diverse and global constituencies, it is vital to understand the ways in which differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, national and cultural boundaries, national origin, worldview, intellectual origin, ability, and other identities can both divide us and offer us better ways of thinking and working. The Information School faculty are committed to preparing professionals who work in an increasingly diverse global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.

The successful candidate will join a broad-based, inclusive information school, whose faculty members pursue their scholarship, teaching, and service across multiple degree programs, with particular emphasis on this position contributing to the Masters of Library and Information Science degree program. The University of Washington is an institution that encourages inclusive research and community outreach, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, in the city of Seattle, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Seattle is a rapidly growing, dynamic, and diverse metropolitan area with a leading technology sector and vibrant civic sector. Applicants may find further information about the Information School at: ischool.uw.edu.

Applicants must hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, Information Science, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. Applicants must have expertise and a strong record of research and high quality teaching in Artificial Intelligence in organizations, IS for Health, and/or IS for Sustainability.

Application packages should include the following elements:

• CV
• Letter of intent [1 page]: Introduce your research agenda, and use this space to explain how your research 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.
• 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 Information Systems, Information Management, or Artificial Intelligence.
• 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.

Please contact the Tenure Track Search Committee with questions at iApply@uw.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.