Position Overview

School / Campus / College: University of Washington, Bothell

Organization: Educational Studies

Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Developmental and Youth Studies

Position Details

The School of Educational Studies at the University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in 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, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $9,345 - $9,845 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 teach a range of undergraduate courses offered as part of the Developmental and Youth Studies degree, including, for example: Theories of Learning, Culture, & Identity, Human Growth and Learning, Children in Schools & Society, and Adolescents in Schools & Society. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in innovative and effective pedagogy (face-to-face as well as hybrid platforms) and will be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. All University of Washington faculty members engage in teaching and service.

The School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell prepares educators, scholars, and community leaders to advance equity, knowledge, and inclusive learning. Our interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate level foster critical inquiry, community engagement, and culturally sustaining practices. Our graduates are equipped to challenge systemic inequities, amplify the voices of students and communities, and promote the thriving futures of all learners.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education, educational studies, learning sciences, human or child development, or related field, or foreign equivalent
• 2+ years' K-12 teaching experience or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ years' experience in teaching lower and/or upper-division courses that examine child and youth development
• 1+ years' experience in teaching with face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online platforms

Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials by October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by this date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/187679. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. Cover letter of no more than 2 pages, single spaced, detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
4. Sample syllabus
5. Three letters of recommendation