Digital Youth Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Washington Information School, Seattle.

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Digital Youth Tenure-track Faculty Position, University of Washington Information School,  Seattle

Expanding research and academic programs focused on children, tweens and teens is a strategic priority of the University of Washington’s Information School. We seek a visionary individual who brings a rich understanding of youth to the opportunities and challenges of life in a digital society. This individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching and should be excited by and able to thrive in an ntellectually stimulating multi-disciplinary environment.  Candidates from all areas related to children and adolescents in a digital society and allied fields are encouraged to apply. Specializations of particular interest include:

  • Multicultural and global aspects of youth in a digital society.
  • Social media, social computing, and converging technologies for reading, writing, creativity, information problem-solving, collaboration and other 21st century literacies.
  • Informal and formal information behavior in a digital culture.
  • Resource evaluation, traditional and 21st century, in a digital environment. .
  • Implications of digital life for youth including brain, cognitive, ethical, and social development.
  • Digital storytelling and games for learning.
  • Youth and adult co-design of youth-related products and services, design research, policy initiatives, and other innovative approaches to investigation.

The Information School is ranked #2 in the US News & World Report rankings for Children and Youth Services. Our new colleague will join a growing, broad-based, inclusive information school. Faculty members teach across programs. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Candidates should show a commitment to bridging research and practice. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment anticipated at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by date of appointment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications submitted by December 1, 2013. Selected candidates will be invited for campus visits.

Applicants may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. Application packages should nclude: CV, a letter of intent, statement of research and teaching, as well as a diversity statement (see below), and one sample of the applicant’s publications in PDF. Applicants should also request three referees to forward letters of recommendation on their behalf. All application materials should be submitted via email, with “Digital Youth” in the subject line, to: Dr. Mike Eisenberg, Professor and Dean Emeritus (iApply@uw.edu) Chair, Search Committee / UW, Information School Box 352840 / Seattle, WA 98195-2840 / 206-616-1152   

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.