Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management

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Job ID: 7449

Job SummaryCentral Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management to join our Information Technology Management (ITM) team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We’re offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students’ Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find robust academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator .

The Role:

The Department of Information Technology Management invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose primary teaching responsibilities include the department’s IT Management core curriculum. Areas of instruction include leadership, professional communication, data privacy, cybersecurity, and foundational courses in information technology management.

The Department is dedicated to preparing students to become visionary leaders who transform how organizations manage their most valuable assets: people, projects, information, and technology.

  • Cutting-edge Curriculum: Our programs are constantly updated to include the latest knowledge, best practices, and practical skills demanded by the industry.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: IT Management ensures that students are proficient in integrating AI and other tools to enhance managerial decision-making, optimize operations, and drive innovation.
  • Strategic Focus: We blend the technical aspects of IT with strategic management and essential interpersonal skills to prepare students for leadership roles.
  • Future-ready Leaders: Graduates from IT Management are equipped with strategies and insights to become effective leaders in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

The Department serves students in technology management, administrative management, project management, data analytics, and cybersecurity, with a cross-specialization emphasis on sustainable information technology practices. Faculty contribute to the department’s mission through excellence in teaching, active scholarly engagement, meaningful service, and student advising while supporting learners across multiple instructional locations and modalities, including in-person, hybrid, online, and competency-based education.

The Department values excellence in teaching, applied scholarship, and service that advance the theory and practice of information technology management. Faculty are expected to contribute to student success through innovative instruction, maintain an active program of scholarly activity, and engage in collaborative service that strengthens the department, university, profession, and community.

The ideal candidate enjoys contributing to a collaborative department that values teaching excellence, student success, innovative practice and inquiry, continuous improvement, and meaningful service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to preparing the next generation of information technology leaders while contributing to the continued growth and innovation of the department. Faculty will integrate CWU¿s vision, mission, and values and create a learning environment that fosters student success and institut ional excellence.

Minimum QualificationsPlease address in your cover letter:

  • Terminal degree relevant for the discipline (ABD candidates may be considered; however, the terminal degree must be completed within one year of start date).
  • At least five years of industry experience in information technology management, privacy and security, organizational management and leadership, and/or fields related to the discipline.
  • Possess superior teaching abilities.
  • Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities.
  • Ability to meet or exceed tenure requirements.
  • Teaching, research, service or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU’s vision to be a model learning community of access and opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications

Please address in your cover letter:

  • Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in IT management or related disciplines using student-centered instructional practices.
  • Experience or interest in developing and teaching online, hybrid, and competency-based courses.
  • Experience in curriculum development and improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate current and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-informed decision-making, into teaching and scholarly activity
  • Evidence of an active or emerging program of scholarly activity, preferably with an applied focus in information technology management or related fields.
  • Demonstrated service to students and/or the information technology management profession.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with University faculty, students, and staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills .
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success through initiatives that promote access, engagement, retention, and achievement.

Competencies

  • Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
  • Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
  • Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
  • Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you’re looking for!

Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleAnnual Salary: $76,000 – $85,000, based on a full-time nine-month appointment.
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.

Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview .

Additional Information: For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com

NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

  • A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience:
    • (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications;
    • (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; and
    • (c) detail how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has supported students from pluralistic societies that are underrepresented in their academic fields (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CWU’s commitment to access and opportunity);
  • Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training and contact information for three professional references;
  • Teaching interests;
  • Statement of teaching philosophy;
  • Research statement;
  • Writing sample; and
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts from institution where highest degree was earned.

Screening Begins: October 1, 2026

**NOTE: Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree. Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact InformationName: Dr. Fen Wang
Title: Professor, Department of Information Technology Management
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (509) 859-6114
Website: www.cwu.edu/academics/it-management/

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of EmploymentBackground Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement may be found here: CWU Faculty Relations.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University’s policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance , 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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Location: Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Title IX employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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