Assistant Professor of SPED/Generalist School of Education

Term of Appointment: 9 Months

Job Summary

The School of Education at Eastern Washington University seeks a faculty member with successful teaching experience in SPED and P-12 education. Responsibilities include the following: teaching SPED courses, Early Childhood courses, and general curriculum courses, including the new Level 1 courses for the newly revised curriculum. This faculty member will also participate in the collection of assessment data and the teaching expectations of student learners. The faculty will be expected to teach face-to-face classes, hybrid or blended classes, based on the needs of the School of Education.

Required expectations include a minimum of a Doctoral degree in education or a closely related discipline including SPED or a related field and at least three years of successful teaching experience in P-12 schools. The candidate must have experience teaching in diverse populations and engaging with diverse communities. Interest, experience and/or ability promoting cultural competency and/or diversity. Experience with using research-based instructional methods for students with disabilities and applied behavior analysis. 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.

The expectations of the faculty include the skills and abilities necessary to function in a capacity as a faculty member, including flexibility, collaboration, collegiality, communication, teamwork, and time management.

Courses to be considered are all major SPED classes as well as foundation courses and areas in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Faculty load includes 36 credits annually, with an opportunity to teach some additional overload credits.

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 $75,346. 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, 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: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on 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. 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 '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

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

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 602-02 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.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160.

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

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 Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Protective Equipment

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

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or a closely related discipline
• At least 3 years' teaching experience in K-12 Education or extensive experience in K-12 education
• Teaching experience in special education
• Experience and/or education that demonstrates knowledge of data-driven instruction with a positive impact on P-12 student learning
• Candidates must demonstrate interest, experience and/or ability in promoting cultural competency and/or diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a faculty member in higher education in a Department of Education
• Interest or experience in teaching college level courses
• Recent experience in Teacher Education programs

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.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. 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?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

• This position requires a faculty member with successful P-12 and Special Education (SPED) teaching experience to balance teaching, research/scholarly activities, advising, and service within the School of Education.
• The faculty member must demonstrate key professional skills including flexibility, collaboration, collegiality, effective communication, teamwork, and time management.
• Effectively teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across the Programs and School.
• Primary focus includes in-person, face-to-face, hybrid, or blended undergraduate courses in SPED (including all major SPED classes), Early Childhood Education, new Level 1 courses for the revised curriculum, and general School of Education courses.
• Final course assignments are determined in consultation with the Chair.
• Typical teaching load is 36 credits per year distributed across three quarters (12 credits per term), with opportunities to teach up to 5 additional credits per term (maximum cap of 17 credits per term).
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Plan, organize, and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance policies, evaluation methods, and grading scales.
• Schedule and attend office hours.
• Submit grades by established deadlines.
• Support Education candidates in delivering instruction aligned with state standards and student needs.
• Directly advise declared majors in the School of Education.
• Assess student learning outcomes and expectations of student learners.
• Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data to satisfy accrediting bodies, maintain professional standards, and support ongoing program approval, accreditation, and assessment efforts.
• Serve the department, college, and university through active membership in the School of Education and participation in program-specific work groups aligned with personal expertise.
• Maintain regular, effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administration, and participating teachers.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.
• Fulfill research and scholarly activity requirements alongside teaching and service duties.

To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-sped-generalist-school-of-education-f99812-cheney-washington-united-states