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The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking tenure-track faculty, open rank ranging from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor for the School of Nursing (SON). Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). Position is expected to start on August 16, 2027. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2027-2028 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment. Assistant or Associate Professors report to the SON director. Professors are full-time, tenure-track faculty who are responsible for teaching in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments. Tenure track faculty teach theory and clinical courses in the nursing program; mentor student research; serve on department, college, university and professional committees; conduct research for publication, grant acquisition and presentation; participate in outreach to the community; and demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth and service. Faculty follow all guidance from the collective bargaining agreement regarding their position. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching. The Eastern Washington University School of Nursing is building a new program in a school that emphasizes clinical competence, compassionate practice, and holistic care of individuals, families, and communities. We serve students by being professional role models dedicated to excellence as teachers, scholars, clinicians, and life-long learners. We believe we all learn best when actively engaged, so we strive to create a community of learning that fosters open dialogue, mutual respect, and the exchange of diverse ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the diverse populations of Eastern Washington. The College of Health Science and Public Health is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located in the downtown University District in Spokane, Washington. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university with a reputation for teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community.

The College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track position in the Department of Dental Hygiene. Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). Position is expected to start on August 16, 2027. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2027-2028 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment. This position will include didactic, online and clinical teaching. The Department of Dental Hygiene is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located at Eastern’s Spokane Campus in Spokane, WA.  The department offers the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in the state of Washington and is developing a Master of Dental Therapy program anticipated to begin Fall 2028. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university that expects all faculty to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community.  Responsibilities in this position include teaching and mentoring of clinical faculty. Eastern is co-located on two campuses, Spokane (home of our College of Health Science and Public Health and College of Business & Public Administration) in addition to our main campus in Cheney (20 minutes from downtown Spokane), as well as additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State.  The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.  Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Music position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Music Program at EWU is nationally accredited by NASM and offers: Bachelor of Arts/Music-Liberal Arts Bachelor of Music – Performance Bachelor of Music - Composition Bachelor of Music Education Master of Music – Music Education (online) Position Overview: Primary focus: Direct Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Code Red pep band. Multidisciplinary Scope: Teach additional coursework in Music Theory, Instrumental Methods, Brass Techniques, Conducting Area coordinator for all bands. Music courses include classes in theory, Advanced Conducting, all bands, Instrumental Methods, Brass Techniques and applied lessons in at least one area. The ideal candidate would have the ability to mentor students in both the performance and music education tracks. All full-time music faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for music students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research, performance and professional engagement opportunities. The Director of Bands plays a central role in recruitment, building the marching band program, instrument inventory and maintenance. This role also include: Facilitating the annual EWU Band Invitational Clinic. Coordinate Wind/Brass/Percussion scholarship auditions. Lead the WMEA chapter and related activities. Supporting recruitment initiatives in collaboration with regional high school band programs, festivals, and festival band events. This position includes community engagement, and contribution to the department's academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and creative scholarship. We enthusiastically anticipate welcoming an effective, imaginative, collaborative musician-pedagogue into our program. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.