Explore Washington State University
Who We Are:
Opening its doors in 1892, Washington State University (WSU) is a land grant university in the state of Washington. With its main campus in Pullman, WSU has additional campuses in Spokane, Vancouver and the Tri-Cities (Kennewick/Pasco/Richland). WSU also employs staff in additional areas such as Puyallup, Prosser and Omak.
The second largest university in Washington, WSU employs approximately 7,000 faculty and staff supporting 23,000 students, undergraduate and graduates.
Where We Work
Pullman
Located in the southeast agricultural corner of Washington state, the University's main campus overlooks the rolling farmlands of the Palouse region. WSU is the leading employer in the city of Pullman, population 27,000. Seattle is a convenient hour's flight away and Spokane, Washington's second largest city, is a little over an 80 minute drive north. Eight miles across the border is Pullman's nearest neighbor, Moscow, Idaho, with its own land grant university, the University of Idaho. Pullman is a family-friendly town, renowned for having one of the top 100 public school systems in the United States. Located in farming country, Pullman agricultural crops include wheat, barley and lentils.
Spokane
Centrally located in the Pacific Northwest, Spokane—the second-largest city in Washington—offers four-season recreation in a scenic setting of lakes, mountains, and rivers; an active and diverse cultural scene; an enriching intellectual climate; a vibrant downtown with amenities that rival those of much larger cities: outstanding shopping, eclectic dining, world-class entertainment, and more; and affordable housing in friendly and safe historic neighborhoods graced by beautiful parks. WSU Spokane’s Riverpoint Campus lies along the picturesque Centennial Trail bordering the Spokane River, immediately adjacent to downtown. Spokane is recognized with honors, from designation as a Tree City USA, to one of the best places in the nation for kids and much more.
Tri-Cities
Located along the Columbia River in Eastern Washington WSU Tri-Cities offers a wide range of programs and opportunities for its students, faculty and staff. With a growing offering of programs and degrees WSU Tri-Cities is a reflection of the surrounding community: a place of dynamic growth and opportunity. As WSU Tri-Cities completes the transition from a commuter campus to a four year institution you can visibly see the changes taking place. With a growing and diverse student population and popular Engineering and emerging Viticulture program WSU Tri-Cities has a lot of offer. WSU Tri-Cities also offers students unique research opportunities in emerging fields. WSU Tri-CIties also offers the communites of Central and Easteran Washington early outreach educational programs for the development of strong students and future leaders.
Vancouver
WSU Vancouver's approximately 351-acre campus is located ten miles north of the Columbia River in the scenic Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. Washington State University began offering courses in Southwest Washington in 1983 as part of the Southwest Washington Joint Center for Education. In 1989, the University formally established Washington State University Vancouver as a branch campus of the state's land-grant institution. The Salmon Creek campus opened in 1996. In Fall 2006, WSU Vancouver admitted freshmen and sophomores for the first time and began offering lower-division courses. Currently, WSU Vancouver offers 16 Bachelor's degrees, 9 Master's degrees, 1 Doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study.
Why We Excel
Commitment
After a thorough search, the University has at the helm its new President, Elson S. Floyd Ph.d ,an experienced administrator in the world of higher education who will further the University's commitment to improve education. The 10th president of WSU, Dr. Floyd assumed his post at in May, 2007.
Dedication
Our faculty provide the best in teaching and research. World class work from world class educators and researchers. In addition, experienced and dedicated staff support the University in all aspects of its operation. Together, the faculty and staff work to contribute to a community that rounds out the WSU experience for its students.
What We Offer
As employees of WSU, the faculty and staff receive benefits which provide flexibility and convenience for the coverage they need, in locations where they live and work. Benefits include:
- 11 paid holidays (with some variation in certain work sites)
- 3 Medical plan options (including vision care)
- 2 Dental plan options
- Life Insurance coverage
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Other Options include:
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
- Auto and Homeowners Insurance Discounts
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Guaranteed Education tuition GET
- Confidential, personal counseling through WSU's Employee Assistance Program
Additional Opportunities available:
- Cougar card discounts for select campus and business purchases and transportation on Pullman Transit at no charge.
- E-learning training via Skillsoft, which includes over 2,100 training courses and over 8,000 books for professional or personal growth
- Instructor-led training for employees on Pullman campus
- Access to electronic verification of paychecks/direct deposit of paychecks
- Waiver of tuition fees for many academic classes offered on campus.
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