Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 29, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career
Business Title:
Career Track Scholarly Assistant Professor and Director of Industry Relations | School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM), Carson College of Business
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Carson College of Business at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the Pullman campus. This assistant professor career-track appointment includes supporting the School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM) as the Director of Industry Relations.
The successful candidate will lead efforts to advance student success in the school, collaborate with SHBM faculty and staff, and contribute to the growth and opportunities for students in the SHBM profession. The position carries a renewable 3-year term, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026, with the opportunity for a pre-academic appointment starting on August 1, 2026.
Duties:
The successful candidate will support and grow hospitality relations through teaching and service. Specific responsibilities include:
Teaching (50%): Teach undergraduate courses in hospitality (HBM 105) or business.
Service (50%): The individual will direct and manage all aspects of the industry relations program in collaboration with the school director and serve as an institutional relationship director to connect students, faculty, employers, alumni and others for the purpose of advancing the strategic goals of SHBM and Carson College of Business. This position will be responsible for professional skills development and job placement as well as alumni involvement with the department.
A thorough understanding of the hospitality job market and the specific needs of the industry as a whole, as well as other organizations, is critical for formulating and implementing an effective strategy for professional skills development and successful job placement.
This position has the authority to recommend a financial course of action and request expenditures for programs under management in compliance with the director of the school and donor intent, when applicable. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for ensuring successful student recruiting, professional development, and placement. Specific responsibilities will include:
Acting as the liaison between the school and employers including national, regional, and local public hospitality firms, industry, and government agencies and others interested in hiring WSU SHBM majors/minors.
Collaborating with the SHBM director for philanthropic opportunities with industry influencers.
Leveraging resources and networks and establishing strategic relationships to strengthen program and service delivery.
Collaborating with the SHBM program specialist on internship opportunities, organizing internships, and tracking internship hours.
Securing mentors, participating in the selection of scholarship recipients.
Developing and managing fiscal and operational strategies, initiatives, and resource management, including budgeting and allocating resources for communications and marketing, reporting results to funding entities, and managing fiscal processes.
Developing, establishing, and recommending options for new approaches and cost-effective services to support SHBM student success.
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies and regulations while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.
Compiling annual reports, including recruiting and placement, to tracktheimpactthe industry relations manager has on the university.
Carson College of Business and the School of Hospitality Business Management Overview:
The SHBM is the only school located in the Carson College of Business. The SHBM was founded in 1932 and will be celebrating its 95th birthday next year. Traditionally, it has been ranked in the upper tier of hospitality programs both within the United States as well as globally.
The Carson College of Business is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive community that supports ongoing faculty development. All assistant professors take part in a formal mentoring program, with mentoring also available at the level of associate and full professor. Faculty and staff throughout the college have frequent opportunities for interaction and development at regular ‘Lunch & Learns’ and college-wide meetings. We are seeking a colleague who will be an active participant in and contributor to these efforts.
Washington State University:
Founded in 1890, WSU is Washington state’s land-grant institution and is ranked as having “very high research activity” (R1) by the Carnegie Foundation. WSU has an enrollment of over 21,400 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 8,275 faculty and staff at its five physical campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) and online (Global Campus). Unlike most multi-campus systems, WSU operates as an integrated university; faculty in all CCB departments act as a single unit regardless of which campus they work at. The business curricula at all campuses are accredited as one curriculum by the AACSB.
As a land-grant institution, WSU is dedicated to providing a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education for the betterment of society and, in particular, the residents and economy of Washington state. Information about the core values and strategic plan of WSU can be found on the WSU System Strategic Plan website
See “ The College Tour” video here: https://pullman.wsu.edu/the-college-tour/
Pullman, Washington:
Pullman (population 33,543) is a friendly, welcoming, and safe town located in southeastern Washington state within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Located about 75 miles south of Spokane and 285 miles east of Seattle, Pullman is a vastly fertile agricultural area known for its many miles of scenic rolling hills and the production of wheat and legumes. Pullman evenings boast unrivaled sunsets of pink and blue, which inspired WSU’s original school colors before they changed to today’s crimson and gray. A Wall Street Journal article referred to the Palouse region as “The Tuscany of America”. The newly renovated Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is located next to campus and provides multiple flights to Seattle each day.
Pullman and the broader region provide limitless opportunities for year-round outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, camping, tennis and pickleball, skiing/snowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain, and water activities at the Snake River or Lake Coeur D’Alene. Pullman residents enjoy a reasonable cost of living, quick commute times, and excellent public schools. The region also holds opportunities for dual-earner professional couples. Pullman is home to the international headquarters of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and just eight miles east of Pullman is Moscow, Idaho (population ~26,000) and the University of Idaho.
‘Picture yourself in Pullman!’ video by WSU Graduate School.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), non-tenure career-track appointment. This position is overtime exempt
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2029. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Annual Salary:
Assistant Professor: $80,000 - $95,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The ranges shown reflect the 9-month faculty base salary. A summer administrative stipend equal to one-ninth of the base pay is provided for year-round responsibilities associated with the director position.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
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, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation
Required Qualifications:
An earned master’s degree in hospitality, business administration, or a closely aligned field from a nationally or internationally recognized university.
Demonstrated ability or potential to support and build the WSU SHBM industry relations as director by developing and maintaining partnerships with professionals, industry partners, alumni, and donors, and providing stewardship to those stakeholders.
Evidence of success or potential in guiding hospitality students, entry-level hospitality staff or higher education advising, or teaching introductory hospitality or business classes at the undergraduate level.
Experience working collaboratively, and motivated to contribute to a collegial department atmosphere.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of experience in developing academic programs and fostering student engagement.
Relevant industry experience in the hospitality industry or similar fields.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus
https://business.wsu.edu/hospitality-business-management/
Area/College:
Carson College of Business
Department Name:
School of Hospitality Business Management
Location:
Pullman, WA
Questions regarding the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Mr. Jim Harbour, Director, School of Hospitality Business Management, email: jharbour@wsu.edu
Application Procedures:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application through https://hrs.wsu.edu/careers Electronic submission of all materials is required.
1) Cover Letter addressing each of the qualification criteria
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Teaching statement including recent teaching evaluations
4) References will be requested during the online application process.
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.
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.
Time Type:
Full time
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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