Adjunct Faculty - MSIM Online Programs

Position Description: 

The University of Washington Information School is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty to bring excellence in teaching to our graduate level program, Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM), in our online delivery mode. We seek creative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to teach leading-edge educational experiences. Successful candidates will love teaching and mentoring students. They will have deep knowledge in one or more areas and will want to join iSchool faculty and students in applying information science, management, and technology solutions to make the world a better place. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute your knowledge and technical skills to a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. 

Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM): 

We are especially interested in individuals with deep knowledge or technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

• Ethics and Policy in Information Management 
• Analytic Methods in Information Management 
• Information Systems 

Responsibilities 

The successful candidates will join a group of core and adjunct faculty who teach in our exceptional MSIM program online modality. Adjunct Faculty will be responsible for teaching and facilitating pre-specified content. They will be required to teach one virtual, synchronous 90 minute-session weekly, where they will use their expertise and lead discussion. Adjunct Faculty will manage and have the support of one reader/grader. To support students, Adjunct Faculty will be expected to hold one hour of office hours a week.  

These are part-time, quarterly appointments at the rank of Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary. The University of Washington is on the quarter system. These positions are not tenure eligible. The position will be listed as a “guest faculty member” appointment in our public facing directory.  

The University of Washington and The Information School 

The University of Washington is a vibrant crucible of inclusive research and community outreach, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, in the city of Seattle, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples. Seattle is a rapidly growing, dynamic, and diverse metropolitan area.  

The UW Information School is dedicated to hiring people that will enhance diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. As information systems and institutions serve increasingly diverse and global constituencies, it is vital to understand the ways in which differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, national and cultural boundaries, national origin, worldview, intellectual origin, and other identities can both divide us and offer us better ways of thinking and working. The Information School is committed to preparing professionals who work in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.  

Applicants may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. 

Qualifications: 

A master’s degree of any type is required to teach in an MSIM program. Persons with significant professional experience are encouraged to apply.  Prior teaching experience or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching is highly desired of all candidates.  

Application Instructions 

Applications must include a resume or CV, and a cover letter (including how you will teach leading-edge educational experiences in leadership, program/product management, ethics, cybersecurity, data, code, visualization, or your area of expertise, and why you are interested in a teaching position at the Information School). Additionally, applicants must submit a sample of academic or corporate evaluations, if available, and one letter of recommendation. 

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment [Text Wrapping Break]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. 

Commitment to Diversity [Text Wrapping Break]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/).