Professor of Practice Civic Technology (Part-time)

Civic technology an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of technology public policy and community engagement explores how digital tools practices data and platforms can strengthen and improve public services democratic participation and more equitable and accountable governance. It encompasses the design development and critical evaluation of technologies that support civic life. These technologies include but are not limited to digital service delivery open data initiatives artificial intelligence and innovations that enhance government transparency.

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington invites applications for a non-tenure faculty position Professor of Practice (initially 50% FTE 9-month appointment with potential opportunities for expansion). This person will bring real-world expertise in applying the tools and approaches of civic technology and help the Evans School prepare students to work collaboratively across sectors to implement technology that advances the public good.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students both undergraduate and graduate. They will develop public programming to enhance knowledge of and capacity for civic technology throughout the region and work with the Dean to develop new initiatives potentially situated at the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC). The person will work with faculty across a range of University of Washington schools and departments interested in emerging technology service design digital literacy and societal responses bringing to those collaborations knowledge of the important roles of public institutions and policy at this time. They will also operate as a member of the faculty providing professional service to the School and profession.

The full-time equivalent base salary range for this position will be $15000-$19000 per month (prorated at 50% FTE to $7500-$9500 per month) commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

About the Evans School

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. Successful candidates will be 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 rigor and innovative approaches to public policy and administration including work that addresses issues of marginalization and discrimination.

TheUniversity 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 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.

Minimum: A college degree with a minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in the public or private sector particularly in roles involving policy formulation regulatory compliance ethics and technology digital literacy or governance of information and other emerging technologies.

Preferred: An advanced degree in a relevant field such as information technology public policy or a related discipline and expertise in the regulatory frameworks public policies or governance structures pertaining to information technology; fifteen or more years of relevant professional experience.