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The Information School at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA is expanding. 

Please find the opening described below. We will be available for providing further information at AMCIS 2012 (The Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, WA, August 9-12, 2012).

Tenure Track Faculty Position

The University of Washington Information School (UW iSchool) is seeking an individual to broaden and deepen our research and scholarship in any topics relevant to Information Schools. We seek a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to join our faculty and help create the future of information-related research and learning. The individual should have a track record and commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and learning. The individual should be excited by, able to thrive in, and eager to contribute to a diverse, intellectually stimulating, multi-disciplinary environment that respects a wide variety of research traditions and methods.

We encourage applications from individuals from any area related to the information field that will complement, strengthen, and extend our existing programs. While acknowledging the traditions of the disciplines that make up the iSchool movement, the UW iSchool recognizes the emergence of new strands of design and inquiry within the general areas encompassed by information, technology, and people. Consequently, we welcome applications from outstanding scholars who are exploring beyond the traditional boundaries of areas related to the information school movement.

Our new colleague will join a broad-based, inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff dedicated to sustaining leadership in the dynamic and growing information school movement. Faculty members teach across programs, and University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Candidates should show a commitment to bridging research and practice. This will be a full-time 9 month appointment anticipated at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree by date of appointment.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for campus visits. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

Applicants may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. [In addition to this search, see our list of other faculty searches on the school's website.] Application packages should include: a CV, a letter of intent that indicates how the candidate's background complements and extends the iSchool's mission, a research statement, teaching philosophy, a diversity statement (see below), the names and contact information for three referees, and two sample publications in PDF. These should be sent via email, with "Open Search" in the subject line, to:

Dr. Robert M. Mason (iApply@uw.edu) Chair, Open Search Committee
UW, Information School
Box 352840

Seattle, WA 98195-2840 206-543-3396

Diversity Statement

The UW iSchool seeks top scholars in its faculty searches. Diversity is a core value and foundational concept in the Information School, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student community. Please describe your experiences with diversity in your research, teaching and service, and/or your potential to bring diversity to the iSchool and the information field. Discuss your potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.

For your reference please consult the UW iSchool's diversity webpages:

http://ischool.uw.edu/diversity/statement