University of Washington Professors Must Swear Allegiance to DEI in Application Process

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— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@HarmeetKDhillon) October 21, 2025

… At the University of Washington, irony isn’t just alive — it’s tenured.

In order to become an Assistant or Associate Professor of School Psychology, applicants are required to submit a “one-page diversity statement describing your identity, positionality, experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and alignment to the APA’s [American Psychological Association] Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework.”

Candidates must also “describe your philosophy of teaching and learning, including how your work will further the College of Education’s commitment to racial equity and social justice.”

That’s not a suggestion. It’s a requirement. You don’t get to skip it. You don’t get to say, “I prefer to treat my students as individuals rather than racial or gendered categories.” You don’t get to simply say you oppose racism and want equal opportunity. If you don’t swear allegiance to the correct ideological gods—DEI, anti-racism, “positionality,” “racial equity”—you’re out before your resume even hits the dean’s desk.

Want to be a Professor of Practice – Civic Technology at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance? You’ll face similar demands.

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