"Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship"

Job Summary:

The School of Business, in the College of Professional programs at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Entrepreneurship to begin September 16, 2026.

EWU is a regional, comprehensive institution where excellent teaching must be supplemented with an appropriate research program. The successful candidate is expected to publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed academic journals in Entrepreneurship or related fields and exhibit effective teaching, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovation. The primary teaching area for this position will be topics in Entrepreneurship area in the undergraduate and MBA programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person and online courses to a student body with a wide variety of backgrounds. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participation in student-learning assessment, and service to the university, college, department, and the field of Entrepreneurship.

We are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all. If you are passionate about teaching, excited to mentor students with varying backgrounds, and eager to engage in impactful research and community collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

About the School of Business

The School of Business was established in 1965. It delivers an accessible, experiential, and innovative education to prepare students for leadership and professional success in a dynamic global economy. Located in the greater Spokane-Cheney area, the Business School provides an engaging learning environment that connects students with the regional business community.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate majors, including Entrepreneurship, Management, International Business, Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems & Business Analytics, and Professional Accounting, as well as an MBA program and a Master of Accounting program. Faculty are active scholars and dedicated teachers who value collaboration and innovation in both pedagogy and research.

The School of Business strives to foster a supportive academic community that values both scholarly excellence and practical impact. Our location in the greater Spokane-Cheney region provides unique opportunities to engage with growing industries and vibrant business networks across Eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest.

The salary for this position is $112,399. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on February 9, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a PhD or DBA degree in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, or closely related Business discipline from an AACSB accredited program. ABD candidates close to degree completion will be considered; PhD must be earned by September 16, 2026
• Established record of publishing research in peer-reviewed Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and/or Management journals or potential for high-quality impactful scholarly research in Entrepreneurship or closely related areas
• Evidence of a promising pipeline of research in-progress in an area relevant to Entrepreneurship/strategy and teaching
• Evidence of meeting Scholarly Academic designation under AACSB standards (recent publications in an area relevant to Entrepreneurship/strategy or recent Ph.D.)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in Entrepreneurship
• Ability to teach Strategy and International Business courses at undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Experience teaching courses in an online mode
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, and administration
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of publications in high-quality journals and papers presented at major conferences
• Evidence of effective teaching in the areas of Strategy and International Business
• Evidence of excellence in teaching courses in an online mode
• Evidence of ability in curriculum development
• Evidence of engagement with and service to the profession and field

Job Duties:

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, and service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.Teaching workload for Assistant Professors typically include: Teaching workload for Assistant Professors typically includes up to 28 credits of teaching across the academic year (mid-September through mid-June) however, teaching load might be up to 36 credits, subject to department needs and AACSB qualification status.Teaching includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 7.8.2(a) Teaching.

• All faculty are expected to be current in their field or discipline and maintain methods of professional practice or performance.
• Each faculty member is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes.
• Each faculty member is also responsible for planning, organizing, and informing students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
• Faculty are required to provide textbook and other course material adoption information to the EWU bookstore on the timeline established by the bookstore under the authority of RCW 28B.10.590. Faculty are responsible for scheduling and attending office hours to meet the needs of students as identified in department plans.
• They are also responsible for turning in grades according to the deadline established by the registrar’s office.
• Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to advise students who are declared majors in their department on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities in their disciplines.

Additional Responsibilities/Duties

• Contribute to program, college, and university committees.
• Participate in the leadership of local, state, and regional professional organizations.
• Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
• Pursue productive research, scholarship and/or creative activities, including professional activities leading to publication, performance, and/or formal presentation in the field.
• Pursue research funding through grant development.
• Mentor student portfolio development.
• Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
• Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.

Percent of Time: 100

Conditions of Employment:

The required start date for this position is 09/16/2026. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2026.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Salary Information: The salary for this position is $112,399.

Posting Date: 01/26/2026 Screening to Begin: 02/09/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.