Associate Faculty, DBA

About City University of Seattle:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

You've built a career solving real-world business problems. Now you're ready to share your expertise and shape the next generation of business leaders.

City University of Seattle's School of Business and Management is seeking experienced business leaders to join our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program as Associate Faculty. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a doctoral degree who have built their expertise through industry leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, or other applied professional experience.

Why Teach with Us

• Mentor motivated, career-driven professionals. Work with accomplished adult learners who bring years of workplace experience to the classroom and are pursuing their doctorate to advance their careers, deepen their expertise, and lead at the highest levels.
• Turn your experience into impact. Share real-world insights, case studies, and lessons learned that students could apply immediately in their organizations, bridging the gap between scholarly theory and executive practice.
• Teach on a schedule that fits your life. Our fully online DBA program, with a flexible format, lets you contribute meaningfully to a doctoral program while continuing your professional career from anywhere.
• Join a collaborative, inclusive academic community. Become part of a supportive network of scholar-practitioners and faculty colleagues who value diverse perspectives, shared learning, and a genuine commitment to student success.
• Shape the next generation of business leaders. Guide students toward their personal, academic, and professional goals, and play a direct role in developing the leaders who will drive the future of business and industry.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate engaging, practice-based lectures that connect scholarly theory to real-world business applications.
• Mentor and advise doctoral candidates as they develop their scholarly voice and research capabilities.
• Guide students in the design, conduct, and communication of applied business research.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that advances both academic rigor and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive online learning environment that supports student success.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum, assessment, and student experience.

Teaching and Mentorship Areas May Include

Faculty expertise is welcomed across a range of doctoral-level areas, including:

• Business management, leadership, and strategy
• Organizational development and change management
• Applied and doctoral-level business research
• Data-driven and evidence-based decision-making
• Ethics and responsible leadership
• Global business and emerging challenges
• Technology and organizational transformation
• Innovation, project-based initiatives, and thought leadership
• Dissertation research and development

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Earned doctorate (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) in business, management, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience; 20 or more years preferred.
• Understanding of the practitioner-faculty model, with a genuine passion for teaching, and a commitment to maintaining current knowledge in one's field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a working knowledge of APA 7th edition style.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience guiding students through applied research dissertations.
• An established record of publication and presentation, supported by a currently active research agenda.
• Substantive executive, consulting, or senior leadership experience that enriches applied research mentorship.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed remotely.
• Weekend hours may be required depending on class availability.

Salary Information:

Part-time Associate Faculty salary is based on the number of course credits (1-6) and the number of students in the class. The pay range is $600-$6,000 per course.

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.