Assistant Professor – Social Policy Economics

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, at the University of Washington, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2025 (100% FTE, 9-month appointment).

We seek applicants whose research connects to economic and social policy, including but not limited to education, labor markets, the safety net, crime, health, or housing.

All University of Washington tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

The Evans School is internationally recognized as one of the best public policy and administration programs and is currently rated 8th in national peer rankings overall.

Among other areas, our esteemed interdisciplinary faculty has depth of expertise in environmental policy, policy analysis, social policy, public and non-profit management, public leadership, and public finance.

The Evans School has strong connections with local, state, and federal public agencies, nonprofit organizations, a large alumni network, and the professional associations of public administration and public policy.

Our mission focuses upon educating leaders, generating knowledge, and hosting communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems.

We educate diverse students in undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and professional certificate programs. As a result, our school values diversity, rigor, and innovative approaches to public policy and administration, including work that addresses issues of marginalization, discrimination, and structured opportunities created by institutions and policy.

Successful candidates will be motivated by the school’s purpose to inspire public service and democratize public policy.

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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM : Ph.D. in Economics, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a related field or foreign equivalent required by the start of appointment.

Candidates who fail to satisfy minimum qualifications when hired cannot be considered for this position.

Application materials should include :

• a formal letter of interest describing teaching and research expertise,
• at least three letters of recommendation,
• samples of written research work,
• a teaching statement,
• course evaluations, if available, and
• a diversity statement noting how your approach to teaching, research and service have the potential to support the Evans School’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

All application materials should be submitted to Interfolio : http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 152657. Complete applications received by November 15, 2024, will receive first consideration, but we will review files until the position is filled.

Please contact Julianne Slate at [email protected] with questions.

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