Assistant Professor in Law, Economics, and Public Policy
Position Overview
Organization: Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor in Law, Economics, and Public Policy
Position Details
Position Description
The School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks applicants for a full-time (100% FTE) tenure-track Assistant Professor (9-month service period) in Law, Economics, and Public Policy with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. Possible areas of focus include policy expertise in technology, media ethics, labor, environment, foreign policy, immigration, political processes, social policy, human rights, and global governance.
The successful candidate for this position will be expected to carry out an active research agenda (area of emphasis is open) and teach core courses in the Law, Economics, and Public Policy undergraduate major and Policy Studies master’s degree. Courses include Policy Analysis, Intro to American Government, and upper-level electives in policy or political science as well as in areas that can contribute to other IAS majors and programs. The normal teaching load for the tenure track in IAS is 5 courses spread across 3 quarters.
IAS houses fifteen undergraduate programs and two graduate programs. UW Bothell is located in the Seattle metropolitan area and provides faculty members with access to the research and funding resources of the entire UW system. Part of an institution with one of the most diverse student populations in Washington State, IAS stresses connections among fields and methods of inquiry. Our school-wide Mission, Values, and Goals commit us to engaged scholarship, experiential learning and transformative pedagogy relevant to the diverse student populations and communities we serve. We recognize, reflect on, and challenge unequal relations of power and privilege in our curriculum, scholarship and community partnerships. As part of a public university, we seek to build an inclusive and just community of students, faculty, and staff. For more information about IAS, go to http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/.
The priority deadline for review of applications is November 1, 2025.
University of Washington, Bothell is known for providing a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement. UWB is proud to be the most diverse campus in the state of Washington. With a current enrollment of approximately 6,000 students, more than 60% are from underrepresented groups, and over 40% of incoming first-year and transfer students are the first in their immediate families to earn a four-year degree. UWB builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.
Diversity is a core value of UWB. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice, and academic excellence for everyone. Learn more about our campus commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion here.
In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability.
UW Bothell is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that participates in the AANAPISI program. This program provides grants and related assistance to enable MSI to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders and low-income individuals.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The base salary range for this position will be $80,000-85,000 per year ($8,889-9,444 per month), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship and service
This position will be expected to:
· Apply principles and methodologies for interdisciplinary policy analyses including stakeholder analysis, benefit-cost analysis, participatory or deliberative analysis
· Deliver innovative and effective pedagogy in public policy and related fields in the context of a liberal arts education
· Support and engage students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds
· Teach core courses in the Law, Economics, and Public Policy undergraduate major and Policy Studies master’s degree. Courses include Policy Analysis, Intro to American Government, and upper-level electives in policy or political science as well as in areas that can contribute to other IAS majors and programs.
Qualifications
· Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) by time of appointment. The disciplinary area of concentration is open, but candidates must have a strong grounding in public policy analysis in their discipline.
Instructions
For more information about IAS, go to http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/. For more information about the position, contact the search committee chair, Maryam Griffin (maryamg@uw.edu). Applications should include:
· A cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing qualifications for the position, including research and teaching in the context of IAS
· CV
· Statement of research agenda and trajectory
· Research sample (max. 30 pages)
· Teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching success
· Statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity (as defined here) in teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service
· Contact information for three referees. Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested of candidates who advance in the search process.
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 https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. 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 (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
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