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Current Opportunities at Northwest

Northwest University is a regionally accredited, Christian institution awarding associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Located in Kirkland, Washington, we have been preparing students to lead in their careers since 1934 and offer a variety of degree programs to meet the needs of an ever-changing society. Our beautiful campus is a semi-wooded tract of fifty-six acres that overlooks Lake Washington and is just minutes from the world-class city of Seattle with all of its amenities. Since our beginning, Northwest University has been a Christ-centered institution, and we have not wavered. Today, we continue to build a Christian community dedicated to the spiritual vitality of each student - where our love, respect, and support for one another are evidence of God's presence.

Current faculty, staff, and administration employment opportunities at Northwest University are listed below. Application procedures are indicated on specific job postings.

Staff and Administrative Positions

Staff Summary of Benefits

Benefit eligible (.75 FTE) employees at Northwest University receive a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
  • Life Insurance (no cost to employee)
  • Long-term disability Insurance (no cost to employee)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan:
    • No vesting schedules
    • Employee pretax contribution deferral
    • Up to 3% matching contribution program
    • Annual employer contributions (2.5% of your base salary at the end of the fiscal year for eligible employees)
  • On-site fitness center
  • 18 paid personal days (accruable over one year worked and increases with longevity)
  • 15 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  • Paid sick leave (accruable per WA state sick leave law)
  • Education benefits for employees and their dependents
  • Membership to Passport Unlimited
  • Free parking on campus
  • Subsidized lunch in dining hall
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more

*Some benefits may be available for part time employees

Job Title
Administrative Assistant
Area Coordinator for Residence Hall
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Coach for Women’s Soccer (Part Time)
Director of Sports Information
Executive Assistant II
Head Coach for Women’s Softball (Part Time)
Office Coordinator
Student Financial Services - Advisor

A separate, complete application package must be submitted for each position sought.

Staff Job Application Packet

You may submit your package by mail or email:

Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:

Human Resources Office
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Faculty Positions

Faculty Summary of Benefits

Benefit eligible (.75 FTE) employees at Northwest University receive a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
  • Life Insurance (no cost to employee)
  • Long-term disability Insurance (no cost to employee)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan:
    • No vesting schedules
    • Employee pretax contribution deferral
    • Up to 3% matching contribution program
    • Annual employer contributions (2.5% of your base salary at the end of the fiscal year for eligible employees)
  • On-site fitness center
  • Paid time off for vacations and holidays are negotiated in employment contract
  • Paid sick leave (accruable per WA state sick leave law)
  • Education benefits for employees and their dependents
  • Membership to Passport Unlimited
  • Free parking on campus
  • Subsidized lunch in dining hall
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more

*Some benefits may be available for part time employees

Job Title
Adjunct Instructor in Applied Music (Guitar)
Adjunct Instructor in Data Analysis
Adjunct Instructor in Research Psychology and Statistics
Adjunct Instructor of English
Archives & Reference Librarian
Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) – Doctor of Physical Therapy Core Faculty (6 positions)
Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education – Doctor of Physical Therapy (Tenure Track)
Assistant or Associate Professor: Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Studies (Tenure track)
Assistant or Associate Professor/Didactic Coordinator – Physician Assistant Studies (Tenure track)
Assistant/Associate Professor for Education (Tenure Track)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Studies (Tenure Track)
Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Tenure Track)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology/Director of Clinical Training for PsyD program (Tenure Track)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - Pediatrics (Tenure Track)
Community Health Nursing Clinical Instructor
Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Debate Coach & Instructor
Instructor in Applied Music (Trumpet)
Instructor in Graduate Psychology and/or Counseling
Maternity Nursing Clinical Instructor
Mathematics Instructor
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Instructor
Mental Health Nursing Instructor
Nursing Simulation Educator
Pediatric Nursing Clinical Instructor
Theatre Off-Stage Practicum Instructor

Inquiries regarding faculty appointments may be made to:

Office of the Provost
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5237
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Other job opportunities in Christian Higher Education can be found at http://careers.cccu.org/jobs.

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