Seattle Pacific University seeks faculty candidates who...

• are equally oriented to the liberal arts approach to education (i.e., people concerned equally with solid scholarship in a field and the connections students must make between the various disciplines; people who can see the value of both breadth and depth in undergraduate and graduate education and have a talent for integrating their academic specialty with their Christian faith), and to the applications of such an education in the world of work.
• are abreast of developments in their fields and can find their fullest professional development in an institution which places high premium upon effective classroom teaching and mentoring, as well as upon scholarship.
• are prepared to teach non-traditional groups of students and use alternative delivery systems, including new educational technologies.
• enjoy the prospect of meeting with students to discuss their educational goals and participate in the planning of a program of studies suited to the needs of the individual student.

Job Description:

About the Division of Business and Government within the College of Business and Technology: 

The College of Business and Technology consists of the Division of Business and Government (DBG) and the Division of Technology. The faculty and staff at DBG serve undergraduate majors in Accounting, Apparel Design and Merchandising, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, and Politics, Philosophy and Economics (an interdisciplinary program), as well as a master's degree in Data Analytics in Business (MS; STEM) and Graduate Certificates. The division is committed to providing a high-quality education through the lens of Christian faith and values and is distinguished by its emphasis on applied learning. It was the first within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities membership to achieve secondary accreditation with the AACSB (in 2000) and successfully maintained accreditation in 2025. In addition, the College of Business and Technology was the first adopter within the Northwest Region of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and is a PRME Champion School. Beyond such quality indicators, the faculty and staff within the division are a supportive community marked by collaborative teaching, scholarship, and service.  

Job Description:

Thank you for your inquiry about an adjunct teaching opportunity at the College of Business and Technology at SPU. Adjunct educators are hired on a contractual, part-time basis, teaching introductory undergraduate or preparatory courses for specified quarters throughout an academic year. Duties include developing syllabi and assignments, teaching classes and assessing student performance.

The pool of applications at this site will be accessed periodically as specific needs arise in all areas of Business, Ethics and Pre-Law, Economics, Accounting, Political Science, and Global Development Studies. 

The salary range for Adjuct Professors in SBGE is $950 - 1,250 per credit hour, depending on education and experience.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• Bachelor's degree applicants will be considered if accompanied by significant industry and/or teaching experience.

• A personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and a willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

If you have any questions, please email SBGE@spu.edu.  Please do not submit application materials to this email address.  Only applications submitted through our online application process will be considered.

Additional Information:

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit the on-line application in Workday. Be prepared to upload a cover letter and CV/Resume.