Employment

Available: Immediately 

Terms of Employment: This position is on an as-needed basis and does not guarantee weekly hours. Most hours will be obtained at the start and end of each semester with occasional hours around school breaks.

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is part-time without benefits.  Candidates will be responsible for shuttling students to and from various locations, including but not limited to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport in Wichita, KS and Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Candidates must have a clean driving record and have personal vehicle insurance.

Send Information to:

Brooklyn Pierson      
International Student Office
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: bdpierson@nwosu.edu 

Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Until Filled

Location: Alva, Enid, Ponca City, or Woodard campuses based on need

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan, guide, implement and evaluate learning experiences of students in clinical and classroom settings, demonstrating skill as a clinical practitioner.
• Communicate effectively with personnel using appropriate channels.
• Collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing education and nursing service.

Nursing Adjunct Qualifications: 

• Must meet the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s requirements for Nursing Faculty.
• Two years full-time practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting required.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dedication to the advancement of nursing and the nursing profession.
• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in State of Oklahoma.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Send Information to:

Dr. Leslie Collins
Chair, Charles Morton Share Trust Division of Nursing
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
lncollins@nwosu.edu

Electronic applications are preferred, via email as PDF attachments. 

Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume that includes contact information for at least 3 professional references, an NWOSU application for faculty and a copy of academic transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Immediately

Terms of Employment: Regular, full-time 12-month position, with University benefit package.  Open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, installs, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning units.
• Performs routine adjustments to start or stop seasonal equipment and performing routine maintenance.
• Maintains and repairs various electrical machinery including pumps and electrical controls, pressure gauges, and temperature gauges.
• Accurately interprets written instructions, including blueprints and specifications.
• Organizes and ensures needed supplies and equipment are on site and accounted for at the end of the work day.
• Required to do heavy lifting which may exceed 100 pounds.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory of material and assists other departmental staff as needed.
• Assists in emergency situations as called upon.
• Performs various other related duties as may be required by the Director, Plant Operations.

HVAC Qualifications: 

• Adequate working knowledge of, and faithful observance of HVAC local and state electrical codes.
• Ability to organize and prioritize one’s own work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain focused on the job at hand, interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors only when necessary.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a Northwestern Job Application for Non-Exempt Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: January 2, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Chief of Police is a 12-month, full-time position located on the Alva Campus.  This position is engaged in maintaining the public peace, enforcing state and local laws, safeguarding institutional assets and providing public service.  This position also includes the duties of making schedules, approving time cards, and any other duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement from an accredited college or university is preferred, or equivalent experience in the field of law enforcement. High School diploma is required. CLEET certification is required. All candidates must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.  The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a completed Non-Exempt Staff Application for Employment form and a resume with contact information for three professional references. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: August 2026

Job Summary: Northwestern invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant/associate professor position in the department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities. We seek a candidate with teaching expertise in composition, advanced composition, and creative writing. The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva campus and teach a 27-hour load of undergraduate and occasional graduate-level English courses as well as humanities courses. Additional responsibilities will include student advising, participation in department recruiting efforts, program assessment and curriculum development, and committee and university service.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in English and a demonstrated record of teaching composition and other writing courses. Applicants with advanced ABD standing will be considered. A terminal degree awarded prior to January 2026 is required for appointment at the rank of assistant professor on the tenure track. A commitment to distance education, including online and ITV delivery of instruction, is desirable.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, teaching philosophy, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: August 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must have experience teaching in the public school system. The successful candidate is expected to teach all levels of English Education, including Teaching Methods, Young Adult Literature, Usage and the Composition sequence; recruit and advise undergraduates; participate in committee work; and promote teamwork and collegiality within the department by working effectively with faculty, students, and staff.  The candidate must be organized and able to draft and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data as needed for CAEP reporting. Serving as the program coordinator of English Education, the 24 credits per year load assignment includes field observation of student teachers and Teacher Education Committee responsibilities.

Qualifications: Doctorate or advanced ABD preferred, HLC-qualified master’s degree required. Masters-prepared faculty are appointed at the rank of instructor; terminal degree required for appointment at rank of assistant professor on tenure track.

A secondary ELA teaching certificate is required. Teaching experience in public education is required. College teaching experience is desirable. A commitment to distance education, including online and ITV delivery of instruction, is desirable.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in building forms, pouring and finishing cement; repairing appliances; erecting partitions and installing ceilings; painting walls and woodwork. Change air-conditioner filters, unplug drains, repair faucets, replace fluorescent light tubes.  Repair equipment and do building maintenance.  Mow grass with small tractor or self-propelled riding mower.  Operate jackhammer, and occasionally operate trucks, forklifts, front end loaders, and mechanized equipment incidental to regular work assignments.  Required to do heavy lifting which may exceed 100 pounds.  Perform job-related work as required and assigned, and assist in emergencies when called upon. Occasional travel to other campuses may be required.

Qualifications: Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and standard equipment used in maintenance construction and repair.  Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.  Ability to understand and carry out specific oral or written instructions in an efficient manner.  Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a Northwestern Job Application for Non-Exempt Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: August 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching content, theory, and application to teacher candidates at the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervising student teachers/interns; advising undergraduate and graduate candidates; serving on various administrative, faculty, and standing committees as assigned; assisting in the development and submission process of program reviews for accreditation; maintaining a physical presence on Alva campus; and producing scholarly activity throughout the year. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate is preferred; a master’s is required. Public school teaching experience is required. Special education or reading specialist licensure and experience preferred. Must have the ability to integrate technology and education. A terminal degree awarded before August 2026 is required for the rank of assistant professor on the tenure-track, with an appointment at the rank of instructor pending degree completion.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Management and General Business. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

General Information: Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,100 students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, and with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity for the region. The Division of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Available: August 2026

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva or Enid campus, teaching courses on site. Placement at the Enid campus will require commuting to the Alva campus weekly to fulfill teaching responsibilities, with occasional additional commutes as part of various division/institutional activities. We seek a motivated candidate to join our division of nine other faculty members who share a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, as well as strengthening and helping our programs grow. Teaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, Human Resource Management, Organization Behavior, Principles of Management, and graduate MBA management courses.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Division of Business standard teaching load consists of 12/12 credit hours of undergraduate and graduate business courses during the regular fall and spring semesters with opportunities for overload compensation during the regular semesters and optional course loads in the summer. Additional responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, assessment of student learning, committee participation, student organizations/student competitions, ACBSP accreditation, and community involvement.

Preferred Qualifications: DBA or a PhD in Management from an accredited university. Preference will be given to candidates with previous university teaching experience, a strong academic background (18+ graduate hours in management), and experience as a corporate manager or business owner. Placement on tenure track conditional upon successful completion of doctoral degree. Prior experience with online teaching and online course development is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA from an accredited university
• ACBSP qualified in Management or General Business
• Business experience
• Experience teaching at a post-secondary institutional level

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three professional references, an NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), a statement of teaching philosophy, and academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Immediately

Terms of Employment: Part-time (5 hours per week) 12-month position.  Located at the Alva Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide general secretarial support for Department of Social Work CWPEP grant. Maintains an effective working relationship with other employees as well as with visitors, students, alumni, and the general public. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the program administration of the CWPEP grant.
• Perform all administrative assistant duties, mange the CWPEP resource center and interviewing lab, and manage the CWPEP education and training center.
• Organizes student orientation trainings, type student contracts, press releases, etc.
• Assists the Department Chair with preparation of annual reports, prepares and processes purchase orders, invoices, travel requests, etc.
• Processes student applications.
• Keeps CWPEP student files up-to-date, manages materials in the student resource and interviewing lab and schedules use of the education and training center.
• Performs other work-related duties as may be assigned by the Department Chair as well as assisting in emergency situations as called upon.

Qualifications: High School diploma (or GED) required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Excellent secretarial and computer skills preferred. Knowledge of computer applications (MS Office applications and Outlook; and office equipment is required.  Professional grammar and communication skills, ability to plan and organize work and being capable of tracking program grant and contracted funds required. Must be able to deal in a professional manner at all times.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a Northwestern Job Application for Non-Exempt Positions (see bottom of this page) along with resume with contact information for three professional references. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Terms of Employment: 

• Regular, full-time, twelve-month grant position with university benefit package located within the Title III office in the Ryerson Hall Building on the Alva Campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  Note:  This position is only available during the five-year grant term. The grant is currently in the final year of the five-year term.
• Regular, full-time employment with RUSO (Regional University System of Oklahoma).

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implement and coordinate activities in accordance with Title III LASSO Project.
• Offer enhanced student engagement providing accessibility and being open-minded to all students’ needs; provide a safe-space for students.
• Provide guidance and support for underprepared students, undecided majors, and assist students with at-risk factors.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with university staff and faculty.
• Participate in coaching certification trainings and webinars with Title III LASSO Project partner InsideTrack.
• Conducts student needs assessments and coordinates the development and implementation of action and education plans for each student.
• Maintains caseload of students for individual academic advising, student coaching, and personal development activities.
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on academic progress, intervening with appropriate support services when necessary, and refers to appropriate on- and off-campus support services as needed.
• Lead assigned sections of Ranger Connection, first-year experience course, and collaborate with other LASSO staff on yearly strategies to restructure and enhance.
• Facilitates awareness of LASSO Center by promoting the department’s services through design, facilitation, and presentation of institutional messages to students and university personnel for coaching and student success.
• Maintains current knowledge and competencies in student advising/coaching through self-directed professional reading, formal professional development opportunities, and professional contacts with colleagues.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Desired qualities include:  customer service orientated, ability to work with students on a daily basis and handle student issues efficiently and in a timely manner; knowledge and experience in working with underprepared students and underrepresented populations; ability to work with a diverse student population; working knowledge of academic advisement procedures at the university level; well-developed computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application (Non-Exempt) form along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: August 2026

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva campus location, teaching courses on site. We seek a full-time, tenure-track assistant/associate professor with a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates. Preference will be given to biologists with expertise in microbiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, and virology.  Capacity and willingness to serve as coordinator for secondary science education is especially desired. The ability to teach student populations with diverse educational backgrounds is ideal, as is an openness to, and experience in, use of technology for online/remote course delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach upper-level undergraduate biology courses that complement existing programs in the department (Health Science, Natural History, and Science Education).  In particular, we seek a candidate especially well-suited to offer upper-level microbiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology and immunology, virology, and additional courses in their field of expertise.

The position will benefit from and strengthen existing collaborations between the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty in our tightly knit department; existing professional degree collaborations with other institutions; cooperation with the university’s accredited teacher education and nursing programs; and participation in campus organizations such as the student Medical Sciences Club.

Additional responsibilities of this position include advising and mentoring undergraduate students in the sciences, engaging in university committee service, departmental activities, supporting undergraduate research activities, and possible teacher education committee roles.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in the biological sciences with a demonstrated record of teaching, pre-professional student advising, and service. An appropriate EdD from an accredited institution with extensive experience in the biological sciences will also be considered. Applicants with experience and expertise in science education (secondary science teacher preparation) are particularly encouraged to apply. ABD will be considered at the initial rank of instructor, with hiring contingent upon a terminal degree completion plan presented at the time of interview.

Preferred qualifications include experience in teaching a range of courses in the biological sciences (with an emphasis in microbiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, and virology) that serve as pre-requisites for science education and graduate programs in the life sciences.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2026.  Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.

Applications received on or before March 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration, although the search will remain open until the position is filled

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), a teaching statement/philosophy, and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is a part-time 10-month position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.  Responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of a dynamic football program including, but not limited to activities involved in recruiting, practice sessions and competition events.  Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.

Possess a commitment and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of NWOSU, the GAC, and the NCAA.  A coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or correction action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination for significant or repeated violations. Facilitates the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility. Supervises conduct of athletes on trips and at games

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, with at least an overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA to be considered for admission to Graduate Studies. Have a valid driver’s license. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

Thorough understanding of NCAA rules compliance.  Experience playing and coaching in the sport s/he coaches.  Must be certified in AED/CPR.  Strong leadership and communication skills.  Able to remain calm in situations where emotions are strained.  Demonstrates effective public speaking skills.  Work well with various news media organizations.  Committed to both athletic and academic excellence.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty - Administration Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Twelve-month, full-time position as Dean of Faculty. The Dean of Faculty is a member of the university’s senior staff and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Executive Vice President and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: July 1, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the academic schools, administer the policies of the university to achieve coordination of instructional, programmatic, and budgetary programs. More specifically, the Dean of Faculty administers university policy to achieve coordination of instructional and budgetary programs in the university’s two schools, the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Professional Studies, and their thirteen departments and divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for these essential functions:

• Assist the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the recruitment, orientation, promotion, and retention of faculty.
• Initiate and supervise faculty development, in collaboration with the VPAA.
• Evaluate the performance of the faculty and provide guidance as appropriate.
• Coordinate the tenure review process of all tenure-track faculty.
• Represent the special needs, concerns, and interests expressed by the faculty.
• Manage student/faculty/departmental complaints and concerns.
• Maintain regular communication and interaction with division and department chairs.
• Promote cooperative inter-school relationships for the attainment of university goals, in collaboration with the VPAA.
• Supervise and guide curricular modifications for academic programs.
• Keep up-to-date on current developments in the area of supervision and accreditation.
• Attend both in-state and out-of-state meetings that will be beneficial to the university.
• Propose class schedules and course offerings.
• Approve travel and leave requests of the faculty.
• Manage open faculty position postings and applicants.
• Formulate and manage budgets for academic schools; allocate funds, and approve expenditures from the schools’ budgets.
• Provide oversight for maintenance and preparation of instructional spaces.
• Approve and allocate secretarial and student personnel within the schools.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Support official university policies.
• Assist in emergency situations as called upon.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate and have prior teaching and administrative experience in higher education. A minimum of five years of administrative experience at the level of division chair or above is highly desirable. Additional qualifications include the following:

• Effective oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build, manage, and maintain a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Successful experience in staffing, evaluation and leadership.
• Commitment to sustaining outstanding academic programs with the capacity for growth.
• Demonstrated experience with program-level review and/or accreditation preferred

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three professional references, NWOSU application for exempt employment (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts sufficient for application; official transcripts required before appointment).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: June 1, 2026

Job Description: This position is responsible for monitoring and assisting night facilitators and professors. Temporary Non-Exempt Employee, located on the Enid Campus, up to 29 hours a week

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist night facilitators and instructors as needed
• Copying and emailing tests and classroom materials as needed
• Distribute materials for remote instructors
• Troubleshoot technical problems for Zoom classrooms
• Report equipment problems to the Distance Learning Coordinator
• Answer phones

Qualifications: No experience is required.  A working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office will be helpful.  Must be willing to learn to work with technology. Good Communication Skills. Personal characteristics include having a positive attitude with students and Instructors.  A dedication to honesty, integrity when dealing with tests, materials, and obstacles caused by technological problems.

Apply at the university or send information to:

Rebecca Hicks      
Distance Learning Coordinator      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University   
Industrial Education 125
Alva, OK 73717     
Phone: (580) 327-8169
Email: rahicks@nwosu.edu

Applicants will need to complete a NWOSU job application form for Non-Exempt Staff Positions and submit a resume.  Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.  As an employee of the State of Oklahoma, a savings or checking account is required.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media and Communication—Journalism. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Available: August 2026

Job Summary: The department seeks a candidate with a strong academic and professional background in journalism with particular expertise in online, multimedia, and social media-driven digital journalism.

The successful candidate will teach 27 credit hours per academic year. Courses commonly taught in this position include Writing for Media Professionals, News Reporting, Photography, Publication Design and Production, and Media Law & Ethics. In addition, this position serves as faculty advisor for the Northwestern News, the award-winning, student-run newspaper and digital news platform. The faculty advisor will mentor student journalists, oversee editorial workflows, support ethical and legally-sound reporting practices, and lead ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand the publication’s digital presence. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental recruiting efforts, program assessment, academic advising, and committee and university service.

Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field; professional experience in journalism; and teaching experience in higher education. Doctorate or advanced ABD preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:  Professional experience in journalism or teaching experience in higher education. Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication or related field. Terminal degree awarded prior to August 2026 is required for rank of assistant professor on tenure track. HLC-qualified masters-prepared faculty are appointed at the rank of instructor.

The Media & Communication Program offers a B.S. in Media & Communication, with coursework spanning journalism, broadcasting, video production, and strategic communication. Students gain practical experience by working in one or more of the department’s media outlets, including NWTV (the campus television station), the Northwestern News (print and digital editions), and the student-run strategic communication agency. These applied learning opportunities are integral to the curriculum and prepare students for the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Send information to:

Dr. Steven Maier      
Dean of Faculty    
Northwestern Oklahoma State University        
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Application Process: An applicant should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, a description of teaching philosophy, the completed NWOSU Application for Faculty, and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is a part-time 10-month position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsible for effectively working with qualified student-athletes and assisting with all aspects of the strength and conditioning program including but not limited to: coaching responsibilities, as assigned by the Head Sports performance Coach including assisting with strength and conditioning activities of all Northwestern Athletics programs by providing instruction in the uses of weight machines and conditioning equipment and assisting in tailoring workouts to the specific needs of each program or individual student-athlete.  Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of Northwestern, the GAC, NCAA and other regulatory agencies.

The Graduate Assistant will also assist with manage the program’s equipment.  The GA is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required, with at least an overall 2.75 undergraduate GPA to be considered for admission to Graduate Studies.
• Experience playing or coaching college athletics or in sports performance.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
• Experience in strength and conditioning preferred.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to remain calm in situations where emotions are strained.
• Committed to both athletic and academic excellence.

Send information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty - Administration Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Terms of Employment: Regular, full-time 12-month position, with University benefit package.  Position open until filled.

Available: Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.  Dust and clean offices, classrooms, halls, restrooms, and other assigned areas.  Vacuum and shampoo all carpets, rugs, and mats.  Collect and remove trash from interior and exterior of buildings.  Wash walls and windows, chalkboards and marker boards.  Replenish soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue where needed.  Sweep sidewalks, clear snow, and spread ice melt when conditions warrant.  Plant, weed, fertilize, and water flowers, grass, and newly planted trees and shrubbery.

Heavy lifting required which may exceed 50 pounds. Also required to work with several industrial chemicals.

Qualifications: On the job training. Dependable and capable of fulfilling job duties as well as working Monday through Friday and some evenings/weekends as needed for planned events and emergency situations.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a Northwestern Job Application for Non-Exempt Positions along with resume.  Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

Available: April 1, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: Run maintenance office in the absence of the director. Responsible for daily clerical and secretarial duties of the office including purchase orders, timesheets, and task management.  Maintain property and motorpool records for all daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.  Serve as University’s Risk Management Coordinator.  Position manages all aspects of motorpool usage, work order management, and serves as key control officer for university. Perform related work as required and assigned.  Assist in emergency situations as called upon.

Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED) required.  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or accounting desirable. Excellent secretarial and computer skills desired, along with ability to efficiently plan and organize work.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a Northwestern Non-exempt Job Application form and resume.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.