Assistant or Associate Professor of Business

Department College of Professional Studies, School of Business

Reports To Dean, College of Professional Studies

Appointment Fall 2027

Close Date Open Until Filled

Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

Position Summary The School of Business within the College of Professional Studies at Northwest University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as a faculty member supporting both undergraduate and graduate programs. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a business-related discipline and demonstrate high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and student advising. The faculty member will maintain a teaching load of 24 credits while contributing to accreditation efforts, professional development, and continuous improvement of programs. Leadership experience in business, industry, government, nonprofit, or higher education settings is highly desired. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with institutional goals. Candidates must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the Church, and the gospel, expressed through a winsome, encouraging, and culturally engaged faith.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Members of underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Essential Functions

Teach courses in Management, Business Administration, and Marketing majors. Advise and mentor undergraduate students. Collaborate with the dean and faculty to review and revise curriculum as needed. Serve as faculty lead for the Marketing major. Provide undergraduate administrative support to the Center for Online and Extended Education. Provide doctoral administrative support to the Center for Leadership Studies Develop new courses within the candidate areas of expertise. Participate in university governance and service activities. Engage in scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., DBA, or relevant doctorate) in a business related field (e.g., management, leadership, finance, marketing, accounting) or Master's degree, with intent to complete doctorate. Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring. Commitment to collegial collaboration across disciplines and departments. A vibrant evangelical Christian faith consistent with the mission of Northwest University. Ability and willingness to integrate faith and learning in teaching, advising, and professional practice. Leadership experience in business, industry, government, nonprofit, or higher education settings.

Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience and aligned with Northwest University's faculty salary schedule for the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

Current salary range: $57,233-$71,541 Application Requirements For full consideration, applicants should submit:

Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Three professional references with contact information Statement describing how Christian faith informs the candidate's approach to the discipline of business Brief narrative describing the candidate's faith journey and current church involvement A statement of teaching philosophy

Please email application materials to:

Dr. Patrick Davis Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies patrick.davis@northwestu.edu Contact Information

Patrick Davis .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period. Northwest University Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities. Mission Statement We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith. Accreditation Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, ''Accredited Higher Education Institutions,'' published by the U.S. Office of Education.

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