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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.

For additional information, visit EWU’s website.

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● Visit Cheney: https://www.cheneymembers.org/
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Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Technology - Construction Management Technology - F99166

Cheney College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Eastern Washington University (EWU) currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Tenured/Tenure Track faculty position in Construction Management to begin in September 2027. Located in Cheney, WA, 16 miles from downtown Spokane, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Technology has 13 faculty in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Construction Management Technology programs, and roughly 350 undergraduate students. The Spokane area is a regional manufacturing hub supporting high-tech industries throughout Washington. Eastern supports these industries through our large alumni base and the expertise of our faculty and students. Preference will be given to candidates who can support construction management and technology through research, industry outreach, and exceptional teaching. We are seeking a candidate with construction and teaching experience. This position will lead, direct, transform, and elevate our existing Construction Management program. The University is committed to bringing this program into the future, including obtaining ACCE accreditation. This position will lead that effort. Appropriate release time will be granted in order to lead and direct our construction management program. The desired candidate will be an inspirational teacher, role model, career advisor, and mentor who will complement the strengths of our faculty to engage in an instructionally intensive undergraduate program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates must show a high degree of interest in human and cultural diversity with a demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach to teaching and scholarship. Primary areas of responsibility include Directing the undergraduate Construction Management program, teaching undergraduate courses, engaging in scholarly activity/industrial outreach, curriculum development, leading the accreditation and assessment process for the program, and professional service. In addition, they will coordinate class schedules and workloads for construction faculty, as well as advise students for degree completion. They will take the lead in working with our enthusiastic Construction Advisory Board to improve curriculum, increase enrollment, and improve the student experience. All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning. Note that tenure and rank at hire will depend upon experience and qualifications.

Retention Specialist - E99484

Cheney Office of Academic Affairs
The Program Leading to University Success (PLUS) is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented candidates for the following position: Retention Specialist. The Retention Specialist will oversee the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of PLUS programming (Tutoring, Study Groups, Supplemental Instruction, and/or Academic Coaching) in order to support students at Eastern Washington University on both the Cheney and Spokane campuses. The position will also be responsible for the hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of student workers, including GSAs. The PLUS Retention Specialist will collaborate with PLUS team to provide support to students by utilizing retention strategies and programs that will help the students persist and graduate and by designing, implementing, and evaluating academic success strategies curriculum for PLUS presentations, workshops, and events provided for faculty and various departments on campus. This position reports to the Director of PLUS, and will provide leadership in growing and implementing an exemplary and comprehensive academic coaching program.

Assistant Professor of Marketing - F99745

Cheney College of Professional Programs
The School of Business, in the College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Marketing to begin September 16, 2027. EWU is a regional, comprehensive institution where excellent teaching must be supplemented with an appropriate research program. The successful candidate is expected to publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed academic journals in the field of Marketing and exhibit effective teaching, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovation. The primary teaching area for this position will be topics in Marketing (i.e., Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, and Marketing Management) in the undergraduate and MBA programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person and online courses to a diverse student body. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participation in student-learning assessment, and service to the university, college, department, and the field of Marketing.
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Other Employment

Contact Sheryl Denney at sdenney@ewu.edu for non-student employment.

 

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