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Why WSU?

At Washington State University, your work has purpose. Every employee, whether supporting students, advancing research, providing healthcare, maintaining operations, or driving innovation, plays an essential role in creating meaningful impact at WSU and beyond.

As Washington’s land-grant university, WSU is committed to improving lives through education, discovery, and service. Our employees collaborate across campuses and communities to solve real-world challenges, strengthen local economies, and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Here, you’ll find more than a career, you’ll join a collaborative community where your contributions matter, your professional growth is supported, and your work helps shape the future.

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Who makes WSU possible

“The draw for WSU was all the opportunity. This little town of Pullman in the middle of a wheat field has so much more opportunity than we found in the Bay area. We are not elitists, if you want to learn something and change your life, that is exactly what we do here.”
— Becky Dueben, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development, WSU Pullman
“The biggest thing that I think about as I do my work, whether its teaching or research or the service work we do on committees… is bringing humanity. It is the community and the people here have really made me want to stay.”
— Amy Roth McDuffie, Professor Mathematics Education, Department of Teaching & Learning, WSU Pullman
“What drew me to WSU, was the ability to do research with industry and I could have a lot of synergy between teaching, research, and service activities.”
— Tim Baker, Associate Professor, Finance & Management Sciences, WSU Tri-Cities
“I am extremely proud to have spent most of my career in an administrative support role in Facilities Services. It’s a great place to work, not just the people but the organization. It’s been a great job for opportunities, great challenges, and I get to do really cool stuff.”
— Kate Kamerrer, Assistant Vice President, Capital Budget & Facilities Business Operations, WSU Pullman
“Why WSU? The students. Why have a stayed for 25 yrs? The students. They are my passion. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here. And whether its Tri-Cities, Yakima, Spokane or Pullman, that cougar pride is infectious.”
— Kristi Brink, Undergraduate Senior Advisor, College of Nursing, WSU Spokane
“I grew up in the PNW and Rocky Mtn West, and I was anxious to get back. A position became available to do equine medicine at WSU in Pullman, WA. So, it was a no-brainer for me.”
— Robert Mealey, Professor & Department Chair of College of Veterinary Medicine, WSU Pullman
“There really is a sense of belonging here. There is amazing faculty in every department, so once new people get here, they’ll hopefully see that and share it with others.”
— Melissa Ratsch, Teaching Associate Professor, Speech & Hearing Sciences, WSU Spokane
“I love the community here and I love learning. Those two things have had a powerful inducement for me to stay. Also, the university is a place where and when you can bring different work and voices together, which is an incredible experience.”
— Karen Weathermon, Director, Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, WSU Pullman
“I really like the friendly atmosphere. I love going on Terrell mall to see students walking to and from class. It’s a very comfortable campus.”
— Rose Krebill-Prather, Senior Research Fellow, Social & Economic Sciences Research Center, WSU Pullman
“The community support is at WSU has been amazing. Our family went thru a tragedy, and we felt embraced and supported by the community and that meant everything to us.”
— Jill McCluskey, Director and Regents Professor of CAHNRS, WSU Pullman
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WSU Statewide

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver.

WSU also has research centers located throughout the state, extension offices in every county, and offers online degree programs that are accessible worldwide. 

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. 

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