Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

Job Summary

The School of Business at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship beginning September 16, 2026
. Candidates will teach undergraduate and MBA courses, conduct high‑quality research in entrepreneurship or related fields, and contribute to the department’s service, curriculum development, and assessment activities.

The School, founded in 1965, offers AACSB‑accredited undergraduate majors—including Entrepreneurship, Management, International Business, and more—and a graduate MBA program. Located in the greater Spokane‑Cheney area, the School emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and innovative scholarship.

Annual salary: $112,399. The university provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, retirement, tuition discounts, campus recreation, and travel benefits. For full benefits details, visit EWU Benefits.

• PhD or DBA in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB‑accredited program; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Established record of peer‑reviewed research in entrepreneurship, strategy, or management; evidence of a promising research pipeline.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in entrepreneurship and the ability to teach strategy and international business courses at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff, and to apply inclusive teaching practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, department, and the field of entrepreneurship.
• Authorization to work in the United States. The position does not sponsor visas.

• Record of publications in high‑quality entrepreneurship or strategy journals and presentations at major conferences.
• Excellent teaching in strategy, international business, and online instruction.
• Experience in curriculum development and professional service to the field.

• Teach a full complement of undergraduate and MBA entrepreneurship courses, with an additional focus on strategy and international business as needed.
• Develop and revise curricula, course materials, and assessments in line with AACSB standards.
• Advising, mentoring, and supervising students, including faculty‑mentored projects and research.
• Conduct independent research with the goal of publishing in high‑impact journals and obtaining external funding.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; participate in professional organizations.
• Maintain professional development activities and contribute to the university’s mission of inclusive excellence.

Applications are open until further notice; screening will begin February 9, 2026. Submit all materials online at EWU Careers. Required documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research agenda, evidence of teaching effectiveness, mission‑statement response, and three professional references.

EWU is an equal‑opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications.