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Why EWU?

Eastern is a rapidly-growing, regional, comprehensive public university, located in Cheney, just 16 miles from Spokane, Washington’s second largest city. Founded in 1882, Eastern has evolved to meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce. Today’s Eastern offers 135 areas of study, including 39 graduate programs, 12 graduate certificates, and one applied doctorate. Our student body numbers more than 13,000, with over one-quarter from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, nearly 50% of our first-year students are first generation students.

Join a team dedicated to student success, faculty excellence and community collaboration. At Eastern, our goal is simple: to create an environment where students succeed at their highest level in fulfilling their goals in their education, career and life. Students are at the center of all that Eastern does. For our faculty and staff, this focus means more than just coming to work every day. We strive for excellence in everything we do; we foster a culture of respect, commitment and honesty; and we work to create environments for personal transformation that enrich the lives of individuals, families, communities and our society at large.

Working at Eastern also means living and working in a glorious region noted for its affordable housing, good schools, short commutes, over 220 sunny days per year, abundant lakes and mountains, short hops to larger cities (Seattle, Portland, Vancouver), and endless recreation opportunities.

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Assistant Professor – Art – Ceramics - F99163

Cheney College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Art position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Art Program at EWU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and Art Education. Position Overview: Primary focus: Teach ceramic courses in the Art Program. Multidisciplinary Scope: Teach additional coursework in upper division 3D. Faculty lead for applied learning in art Area coordinator for 3D studios (ceramics and sculpture) Art courses include all levels in Ceramics and upper division courses in Expanded Media: 3D. Ceramic classes include both wheel and sculptural emphasis. Expanded Media 3D courses are upper division courses in the BFA program that support multidisciplinary approaches to 3D art that includes ceramics and sculpture. The ideal candidate would have the ability to mentor both ceramics and sculpture students. All full-time art faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for art students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research and exhibition opportunities. Area coordinator for 3D studios involves studio management such as equipment inventory, equipment maintenance, and health and safety oversight. Coordinators oversee work-study and non-work study tech positions assigned to the woodshop, sculpture, and ceramic studios. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms. The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to a culture of belonging and community engagement.

Dental Assistant 2 - C99122

Spokane College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) position in our Dental Hygiene Department (DNHY). The Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) position reports to the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department and the Operations Manager. This individual performs specialized clerical and technical duties to coordinate and provides patient support services for the Eastern Washington University Department of Dental Hygiene Clinic. This is a 10-month position. This position is designated as fully in-person and requires onsite presence during regular business operations. The Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) position will perform patient treatment and clinic support activities. Under general supervision instruct students in proper use and maintenance of dental clinic equipment, orient new staff to clinic procedures and maintenance, assist with electronic health records and help coordinate support activities, such as patient assignments, scheduling and electronic record maintenance in a dental clinic. 

Assistant Lecturer - Anthropology - F99196

Cheney College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Lecturer in the Department of History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages and Literatures. The appointment begins January 4, 2027, and continues through June 15, 2027, with the possibility of renewal. The ideal candidate will specialize in medical anthropology and be able to teach broadly across cultural anthropology for both majors and general education students. EWU is the Inland Northwest’s polytechnic university with approximately one dozen health-related majors. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with EWU’s diverse, largely first‑generation undergraduate population and committed to supporting student success. The department especially welcomes applicants interested in leveraging the program’s osteology lab and regional healthcare partnerships to create experiential learning opportunities. 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. Teaching: Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year.
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Contact Sheryl Denney at sdenney@ewu.edu for non-student employment.

 

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