Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

Overview

Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane.

Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Catalyst building, the SIERR building, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money Magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:
At EWU, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the EWU community. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relationships with tribes. EWU remains committed to supporting and recognizing the Native American community and its contributions to the university.

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 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.

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 AACSB International, the School offers undergraduate majors including Entrepreneurship, Management, International Business, Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems & Business Analytics, and Professional Accounting, as well as an MBA and a Master of Accounting.

Faculty are active scholars and dedicated teachers who value collaboration and innovation in pedagogy and research. The School fosters a supportive academic community that values scholarly excellence and practical impact, with opportunities to engage with growing industries across Eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest.

Salary for this position is $112,399. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance and retirement, with fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, access to campus facilities, and transportation options. For benefits information see our Benefits page:…