Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Business

Department School of Business Reports To Dean, College of Professional Studies Appointment Fall 2026 Classification Faculty, Full-Time

Position Summary

Northwest University is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Business to serve as a faculty member supporting both undergraduate and graduate programs. This 9-month position focuses on high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. The faculty member will teach courses aligned with their area of expertise in business, while contributing to student learning, professional development, and academic success.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor will provide administrative support for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) programs, including assistance with program coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts. 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, with a winsome and personally engaged faith. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and the mission of Northwest University, along with the ability to effectively engage learners in both undergraduate and graduate business programs.

Qualifications

* Earned graduate degree (Ph.D., DBA, or relevant doctorate) in business or a related discipline (e.g., management, leadership, finance, marketing, accounting).

* Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life and demonstrates the integration of faith and learning within business education.

* Demonstrates successful teaching experience at the university level, preferably in business courses.

* Committed to ongoing research, scholarship, or professional practice in business and/or related fields.

* Cultivates and sustains positive, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and the broader Northwest University community.

* Demonstrates a commitment to developing students' academic and professional skills through advising, coaching, modeling, and direct instruction.

Compensation

$58,378 - $71,519:
Dependent on education and experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and aligned with the university's administrative faculty salary scale.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials:

* Letter of interest;

* Current curriculum vitae;

* Names and contact information (addresses and telephone numbers) of three references;

* A statement of teaching philosophy;

* A statement describing their understanding of the relationship between Christian faith and business; and

* A personal statement of faith.

Applications may be submitted by email as PDF attachments to:

Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon, Dean, College of Professional Studies

rowlanda.cawthon

Contact Information

Rowlanda Cawthon

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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…