Assistant Professor

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at

Position is open until further notice; screening will be immediately. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

*Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.*

• Cover Letter: please describe how you meet each of the required qualifications and make additional note of any/all preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for the most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials, but should be limited to 3rd party summaries.
• List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.
• Mission Statement Response – EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
• Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2.
• Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Posting Details

Working Title

Assistant Professor - Psychology

Posting Number

FP

Position Information

Classification Code

8003

RCW Exemption Criteria

10 - Academic Personnel

EWU Position Number

F99312

CUPA Code

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

FLSA

Exempt - Teaching

Bargaining Unit

UFE

% Full Time

100

Salary / Wage Range

CUPA

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $69,704.

Anticipated Start Date

09/16/2026

Term of Appointment

9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June

Location

Cheney Campus

County

Spokane

Project Description

N/A

Project Duration

N/A

Background Check

Yes - Both

Department Information

Level 1 User with Access

Bekah Bray, Maria Szep, Paul Weed

Responsible HR User

Michael Brown

Responsible HR User Email address

;

Position Details

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University's College of Professional Programs – School of Psychology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology to support the NASP accredited EdS School Psychology Program as well as other School needs, to begin September 16, 2026. This position requires candidates to be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane-Cheney area.

In keeping with the high standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the School of Psychology is committed to the selection, training, supervision, and professional success of students in the Ed.S. School Psychology Program. The program adheres to a scientist-practitioner model and offers a structured sequence of curricular and field experiences with an emphasis on closely supervised training experiences across multi-tiered systems within schools. Program faculty members establish strong relationships with one another and with site supervisors to support students to engage in meaningful field-based experiences.

The School of Psychology offers the Ed.S. School Psychology Program through two-year and three-year tracks that meet the needs of learners across a continuum of needs, from those with less experience to those entering the program with advanced experience and degrees. The program utilizes synchronous and asynchronous delivery of online courses and yearly onsite training requirements on the Cheney campus.

The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching online and hybrid for the School Psychology programs, with additional support of undergraduate majors and other School of Psychology needs. The position also includes responsibilities for field supervision, service, and scholarship. Opportunities for summer teaching, although not required, may be available.

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $69,704. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

The required start date for this position is 09/16/26. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2026.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st,

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands

Contact Michael Brown in Human Resource Services at to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis, which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Pre-Placement Physical

No

Hearing Test

No

Medical Monitoring Post Hire

No

Protective Equipment

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. or ABD in School Psychology; candidates who meet one of the following criteria may be considered:
• Candidates with a doctorate in a related field and who also offer specialist training as a school psychologist;
• ABD candidates in School Psychology may be considered (Doctorate must be conferred by 9/1/2026 for this position which begins 9/16/2026)
• Eligible for Washington State ESA certification in school psychology
• Ability to teach courses within school psychology and specific to specialty areas, as demonstrated by coursework, prior teaching experience, research, and/or publications/presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and to supervise practicum/internship, applied experiences, and/or research
• Competent with and experienced using basic computer processes including word processes, database, email, and other forms of instruction technology
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP)
• Psychology Licensure or license eligible in Washington State
• Experience working with school districts and in professional settings as a school psychologist
• PREPaRE Certified Trainer
• Demonstrated ability to teach in an online format using synchronous and asynchronous components
• Experience teaching university or college graduate-level Psychology courses
• Commitment to quality teaching and student development

Other Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule Type

Other

Work Schedule

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position's responsibilities and as teaching schedule varies from quarter to quarter.

Posting Date

12/10/2025

Open Until Further Notice

Yes

Closing Date

Screening to Begin

immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at

Position is open until further notice; screening will be immediately. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Cover Letter: please describe how you meet each of the required qualifications and make additional note of any/all preferred qualifications.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for the most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials, but should be limited to 3rd party summaries.

• List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.

• Mission Statement Response – EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?

• Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2.

• Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Job Duties

% of Time

100

Responsibility / Duty

The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching online and hybrid for the School Psychology programs, with additional support of undergraduate majors and other School of Psychology needs. The position also includes responsibilities for field supervision, service, and scholarship. Opportunities for summer teaching, although not required, may be available.

1. Effectively teaching 36 credits per academic year, subject to School needs, including courses on the campus in Cheney, WA. Courses will be determined in consultation with the Chair and include teaching courses in the NASP accredited EdS program such as Psychoeducational Group Theory and Process; School Psychology Consultation; Intro to Social-Emotional Learning for Educational Equity; Family, School, and Community Collaboration; Practicum; and Internship, and/or other courses that fulfill the needs of the School and Program.

2. Following additional responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:

3. Meet all scheduled classes: Plan, develop, organize, and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance expectations and methods of evaluation including grading scales

4. Schedule and attend regular office hours
5. Write letters of recommendations for students
6. Engage in effective student advising
7. Assess learning outcomes

8. Turn in grades according to established deadlines

9. Collecting, retaining, and disseminating course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards.

10. Collaborating with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.

11. Supervising students engaged in applied experiences such as research, practicum, portfolio, and internship.

12. Attending and participating in EdS School Psychology meetings; School of Psychology meetings; School, College, and University meetings and retreats; and graduation ceremonies, and program specific collaboration teams meetings as well as collaborating with colleagues to fulfill the missions of the School of Psychology.

13. Advising undergraduate and graduate students who are declared majors on program requirements, and University requirements and career opportunities.

14. Contributing to program, college, and university committees and workgroups and support NASP approval activities.

15. Participating in the leadership of local (e.g., PEAB), state (e.g., WSASP), and regional professional organizations.

16. Pursuing productive research, scholarship and/or creative activities, including professional activities leading to publication, performance, and/or formal presentation in the field.

17. Pursuing research funding through grant development

Essential Function Indicator

Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• List of Professional References

• Mission Statement Response

Optional Documents

• DD214 Form

• Other Document #1

• Other Document #2