Scholarly Assistant Professor-Career Track

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Available Title(s):
161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year

Business Title:
Scholarly Assistant Professor-Career Track | Marketing | Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:

9 Month - Summer

Position Details:

Scholarly Assistant Professor-Career Track, Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus

If you are a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of marketing and sales, WSU Vancouver has a Career Track Scholarly Assistant Professor position to consider

The Opportunity

The Carson College of Business on the Washington State University Vancouver campus invites applications for a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Marketing (Faculty, 9-Month, Full-Time, Career-Track Position). Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Range $89,303 to $128,723. Start date: August 1, 2025.

The candidate will take a leading role in the marketing major at the Vancouver campus and in the Professional Sales Program at Washington State University. In addition to teaching duties, service will include: participation in activities aimed at increasing interest in the marketing major, coordinate sales program activities with faculty affiliated with the program across campuses, be involved in the strategic planning for the sales program, coordinate external and internal communications, actively recruit and manage partner relationships, and devise and implement an annual budget for the program.

The faculty member must remain academically or professionally qualified (per AACSB standards for WSU). Additional relevant service to the campus and discipline to advance the university towards its goals and provide distinctive contribution to the academic field will be required.

This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum earned MBA or equivalent master's in marketing or a related discipline at date of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity and issues of just, equitable, and inclusive education.
• Experience contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment through teamwork, mentoring, and/or committee work.
• Ability to teach courses in sales and marketing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in sales and sales management to support teaching and service will be highly valued.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to connect with the business community. Experience leading Professional Sales programs at the University level, building programs, generating external funds to support the program, or securing the cooperation of local business organizations will be especially valued.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes face-to-face and/or online.
• Experience with interactive teaching methods (e.g., case-based or other active learning approaches). And experience using tools to facilitate robust participation, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging in classrooms.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated well-rounded knowledge of business development gained from relevant work experience in sales and marketing.

Program Overview:
The Carson College of Business (CCB) at Vancouver enrolls more than 400 undergraduate students. The college has 99 full-time faculty across its campuses and 92 staff members. The CCB is AACSB accredited, with our most recent renewal granted in 2024. The CCB operates out of Todd Hall, which is located at the heart of the Pullman campus across from the Cougar Union Building and also includes faculty and students across three additional campuses and WSU's Global Campus.

The CCB prides itself on its inclusivity and accessibility, providing a quality business education to any student who is willing and able to put in the work required to earn their degree. To promote global awareness and competencies among our students, the CCB offers faculty-led study-abroad programs in Belize, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand. In 2023, CCB leadership formed a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) council, which has informed improvements to the CCB's junior faculty mentoring program and performed a pay equity study, among other projects.

Direct inquiries about the search may be directed via email to Dr. Alberto Sa Vinhas, Search Committee Chair, at All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:
Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:
Carson College of Business

City, State, Zip:
Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

9 Monthly Annual Salary:
$89,303 to $128,723

In accordance with RCW , the above salary reflects the full salary range per rank for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits for WSU Faculty go to , and for total compensation,

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Ineligible

FTE: 100%

Application Instructions

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

For full consideration applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

1. A detailed letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A brief statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages, single spaced).
4. An unofficial copy of most recent transcript.
5. Three letters of reference with name, title, organization, phone number, and e-mail address.
6. A brief statement about your approach to intersectionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 1 page; guidelines are found at ).

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Screening Date:
Screening of application materials begins February 18, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is an inclusive, innovative, non-residential research university dedicated to offering premier undergraduate and graduate educational and research experiences. Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and People of the Lower Columbia Valley. WSU Vancouver is located in Vancouver, WA in the southwest region of Washington state. A part of the Portland, OR metro area, Vancouver offers a wealth of cultural and recreational interests including visual and performing arts, identity-specific community events, professional sports teams, farmers' markets and nature trails. With a population of approximately 300,000, the Greater Vancouver Area has been experiencing significant growth from increasing diversity across social identities to expansion of the downtown waterfront community. Access to a number of nearby attractions is facilitated by Vancouver's central location. The Oregon coast, Cascade mountain range, and Seattle are within 2.5 hours of Vancouver by car. It's a short flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) to other nearby major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno, and Vancouver, BC. Further information about WSU Vancouver can be found at:

WSU Vancouver is one of four campuses that comprise Washington State University, Washington's land-grant university and a Tier 1 research institution. As the second largest campus in the WSU system and the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is an equity-minded campus that enjoys extraordinary community support and is committed to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs. The campus currently offers 22 bachelor's degrees, 9 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees with more than 100 tenure line faculty. A personal atmosphere, small classes, and interaction with world-class faculty attract 3,500 students. To learn more about the university visit The state of Washington prohibits discrimination in employment based on Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Creed, Disability, HIV/AIDS, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Veteran or Military status. Further information about WSU can be found at:

Time Type:

Full time

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