Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in Library and Information Science

The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) is accepting applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, starting September 1, 2025.

We are seeking a scholar of Library and Information Science (LIS) who will engage in creative, collaborative, and forward‑thinking research and education, supporting the Information School’s goal of forging a more just and sustainable future.

The faculty member hired for this position will be expected to develop expertise and a strong research trajectory to contribute to fostering a more informed, just, and equitable society through libraries, archives, and the wider information world. The role will complement the iSchool’s highly‑ranked MLIS degree program, preparing future information professionals to responsibly develop and use information technologies.

• libraries and archives as catalysts for intellectual freedom, decolonization, and the democratization of civic engagement, including through partnerships with community organizations and professionals such as social workers and public health experts;
• cultural, social, and ideological politics and practices of knowledge organization, representation, metadata and categorization, and management of digital content and cultural heritage collections;
• building, managing, and deploying emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence for and in libraries;
• facilitating learning of all types with children and youth that leverages the strength of libraries and archives as learning institutions;
• the role of libraries and archives in advancing Indigenous knowledges and data sovereignty;
• improving community health and decreasing health disparities through libraries and other knowledge organizations;
• the design, delivery, and assessment of ethically informed information systems sensitive to the needs of diverse communities;
• addressing cultural heritage concerns amid the climate crisis and advancing sustainability in and via libraries and archives.

Candidates with interests in other cutting‑edge LIS‑related topics are also encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will conduct research and teaching that either centers on or strongly aligns with libraries and archives.

Final date to receive applications: 15 November 2024