DescriptionThe School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with an anticipated start of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service within a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, 5-year academic appointment.
The base salary range for this position will be $8,500 - $8,889 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses in digital photography and interdisciplinary art, visual art and design, and media related fields. Courses should be designed to support the success of undergraduate students with diverse academic preparation and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
This is a Teaching Track appointment and is not eligible for tenure. Assistant Teaching Professors teach 7 courses a year, across 3 quarters and are eligible for renewable multi-year appointments, promotion, and sabbatical, among other benefits available to full-time UW faculty members.
Courses may include:
- BCORE 104 Discovery Core: Arts & Humanities
- BIS 132 Introduction to Photography
- BIS 323 History of Photography
- BISIA 250 Photography as Art
- BISIA 350 Photography and Digital Art
- BISIA 450 Image and Imagination.
For information on the courses taught in the Interdisciplinary Arts major, please see their webpage.
IAS houses fifteen undergraduate and two graduate programs. 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/.
Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through 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, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University's current Strategic Plan - "Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence", are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to 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 and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways.
QualificationsApplicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Earned MFA or Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
- Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience in Photography and Visual Media Art courses.
Application Instructions To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by November 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
- Cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
- Curriculum vitae
- Link to professional art portfolio
- Teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. previous student work).
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and future plans in teaching, scholarship, and service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Applicants should also include contact information for at least 3 references who are prepared to provide confidential letters of recommendation upon request. Finalists for the position will need to furnish letters from referees.
