Position Description
The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with a focus oncivic health, citizen engagement, and the practices of democratic governance in the United States and/or international settings. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2026 (100% FTE, 9-month appointment).
The 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. Our faculty are motivated by the Schools 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, masters, doctoral, and professional certificate programs and we value diversity, rigor, and innovative approaches to public policy and administration, including work that addresses issues of marginalization and discrimination.
All University of Washington tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, research expertise in democratic innovation and citizen engagement in the U.S. and international settings. The successful applicant will be expected to act as an intellectual leader in civic health, citizen engagement, and the practices of democratic governance. The base salary range for this position will be $11,000 - $13,000.00 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
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
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field or foreign equivalent required by the time of appointment Established track record of research in democratic innovation, civic health, citizen engagement, and/or related fields in the United States and/or international settings
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
Files that do not include all these components will not be reviewed.
All application materials should be submitted directly to . We will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2025 . Applications received after September 17 will not be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (/). Additionally, the Universitys Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty members academic profile and responsibilities ().
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