"Professor of Practice - Civic Technology (Part-time)"

Position Description

Civic technology, an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of technology, public policy, and community engagement, explores how digital tools, practices, data, and platforms can strengthen and improve public services, democratic participation, and more equitable and accountable governance. It encompasses the design, development, and critical evaluation of technologies that support civic life. These technologies include, but are not limited to, digital service delivery, open data initiatives, artificial intelligence, and innovations that enhance government transparency.

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington invites applications for a non-tenure faculty position, Professor of Practice (initially 50% FTE, 9-month appointment with potential opportunities for expansion). This person will bring real-world expertise in applying the tools and approaches of civic technology and help the Evans School prepare students to work collaboratively across sectors to implement technology that advances the public good.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students, both undergraduate and graduate. They will develop public programming to enhance knowledge of and capacity for civic technology throughout the region and work with the Dean to develop new initiatives potentially situated at the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC). The person will work with faculty across a range of University of Washington schools and departments interested in emerging technology, service design, digital literacy, and societal responses, bringing to those collaborations knowledge of the important roles of public institutions and policy at this time. They will also operate as a member of the faculty, providing professional service to the School and profession.

The full-time equivalent base salary range for this position will be $15,000-$19,000 per month (prorated at 50% FTE to $7,500-$9,500 per month), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

About the Evans School

The Daniel J. 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. Successful candidates will be 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 rigor and innovative approaches to public policy and administration, including work that addresses issues of marginalization and discrimination.

The University of Washington is widely recognized as among the most innovative public universities and offers one of the best research and teaching environments in the world. Seattle and the region around it are a place of explosive growth, global trade, technological advancement, and a long history of innovative public policy. Seattle is also a cultural metropolis surrounded by the unparalleled natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and offers a quality of life that is among the highest in the country, with beautiful lakes and parks, incredible bike- and walkability, and a lively music and cultural scene.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A college degree with a minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience in the public or private sector, particularly in roles involving policy formulation, regulatory compliance, ethics and technology, digital literacy, or governance of information and other emerging technologies.
• Preferred: An advanced degree in a relevant field such as information technology, public policy, or a related discipline and expertise in the regulatory frameworks, public policies, or governance structures pertaining to information technology; fifteen years or more of relevant professional experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit:

• formal letter of interest describing teaching interests,
• curriculum vitae,
• samples of teaching experience (with course evaluations if available),
• a statement noting how their teaching and service have the potential to promote the Evans School's purpose, mission, and values;
• at least three confidential references
  • Note: You must list three letter-writers and their contact information in order for your application to be complete, but all letters do not need to be uploaded by these reference contacts until semifinalist interviews.

Files must include all of these components to be reviewed.

All application materials should be submitted directly to https://apply.interfolio.com/175411. Initial review will begin on the priority deadline of December 19, 2025. Applications received after December 31, 2025 will not be reviewed.