CAREERS AT EASTERN
Lecturer - Education Field Supervisor F99370
- 492292
- Cheney, Washington
- College of Professional Programs
- Faculty
Job Title:
Lecturer - Education Field Supervisor F99370
Location:
Cheney, WA
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Anticipated Start Date:
9/16/2026
Work Schedule Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities. Assignments may include evening classes.
Term of Appointment:
100% Academic Year
Job Summary:
The Education Program is seeking two colleagues with a strong commitment to students, collegiality, and outside partnerships. The faculty members hired for these positions will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural inclusion, community engagement, and social justice.
The individuals selected for this position will:
- Evaluate and mentor Education candidates in the field using criteria based on best practices
- Provide oral and written feedback to Education candidates
- Support Education candidates in providing instruction that aligns with state standards and meets students’ needs
- Maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administrations, and participating teachers
- Teach undergraduate courses in Education as needed
- Must have reliable transportation
- Participate in regular faculty meetings
- Participate in ongoing program approval, accreditation, and assessment efforts
- Serve as an ambassador from EWU to school partners
Faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning. Additionally, the candidate selected for this position may be expected to teach face-to-face classes, hybrid or blended classes and/or online classes according to the needs of the department, if needed.
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.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Position is open until further notice, screening will begin July 20, 2026. 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.
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 09/16/2026. 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.
- Position is based on the Cheney campus, and includes in-classroom teaching as part of its position responsibilities. As a result, this position will not be filled with a candidate who seeks an on-line only, remote teaching position.
- 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.
- 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.
- After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will assign Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.
- 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 at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.
- 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 Alysha Terrell in Human Resources at aterrell1@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:
- Master’s in Education or BA with National Board Certification (Degree required by start date of 9/16/2026)
- At least 3 years’ teaching experience in K-12 Education or extensive experience in K-12 education,
- Experience supervising and/or evaluating instructional coaching with adult learners, peers or candidates in the field,
- Experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of data driven instruction with positive impact on P-12 student learning,
- Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred Qualifications:
- National Board Certification (required if the candidates does not have a Master’s in Education), or Administrative Credentials
- Professional development in or experience with instructional coaching
- Experience serving as a faculty member in higher education in a Department of Education
- Experience mentoring teacher candidates in the Teacher Education Program
- Interest or experience in teaching college level courses
- Recent experience in Teacher Education programs
Other Skills and Abilities
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Collegiality
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
100% of Time:
- The initial workload will consist of the following activities, and are subject to revision by the Chair and Dean to meet changing departmental/program needs
- 15 Credits per Quarter = 45 Total Credits
- Release Time for Field Supervision Practicum
- Evaluate and mentor Education candidates in the field using criteria based on best practices
- Provide oral and written feedback to Education candidates.
- Support Education candidates in providing instruction that aligns with state standards and meets students’ needs.
- Maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administrations and participating teachers.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Participate in regular faculty meetings.
- Participate in ongoing program approval, accreditation and assessment efforts.
- Serve as an ambassador from EWU to school partners.
- All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and related activities, and in assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Teaching includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
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Meet all scheduled classes
- Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance expectations and methods of evaluation, including grading scales
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Meet all scheduled classes
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Schedule and attend office hours
- Turn in grades according to established deadlines
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Schedule and attend office hours
Equal Opportunity Employer
Eastern Washington University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We recognize that our success is dependent on how well we value, engage, include, and utilize the rich diversity of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We believe that prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are detrimental to human development, and that a vibrant and diverse campus community enhances the learning environment of the populations that we serve. We are committed to treating all with dignity and respect, and to working collectively on an ongoing basis to build and maintain a community that understands, celebrates and promotes diversity, while promoting inclusivity at all levels.
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, 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.
Office of Equal Opportunity
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.
Annual Security Report Notification
The Annual Safety and Fire Report is provided in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act of 1998 and the associated amendments including the recently adopted Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Per Federal Regulations (34 CFR Part 668), it is required that a copy of Eastern Washington University’s Clery Act Report, otherwise known as the Annual Security and Fire Report, be provided to each employee and student. This report includes statistical information for three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes which occurred on EWU’s campus; certain off-campus buildings or properties owned or controlled by EWU and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, EWU’s campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security issues, such as policies and or procedures concerning sexual assault, alcohol use, the Drug-Free Schools Act and other matters. Eastern Washington University Police Department will provide a paper copy of the this report upon request. To request the report call (509) 359-6310. Or click on the following link: Annual Safety Report
Additional Information:
EWU Campus Map
EWU Human Resources
EWU Benefits Office
City of Cheney
West Plains Chamber of Commerce
Spokane Chamber of Commerce