About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary: Eastern Washington University, College of Professional Programs, School of Psychology invites applications for a Lecturer with the working title of Visiting Assistant Professor - Psychology to support the CACREP accredited MS Counseling Program, as well as other Department needs, to begin September 16, 2022.
Eastern's School of Psychology is committed to the selection, training, supervision, and professional success of students in our various programs and in the Masters of Science in Counseling degree, in keeping with the high standards established by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program offers a structured sequence of curricular and clinical experiences with an emphasis on closely supervised training experiences both at the University and in the community.
Program faculty members have established strong relationships with community agencies, and students engage in meaningful practica and internship experiences across their time in the program. Thus, counseling training occurs in a learning community that is intentionally focused on both skill development and personal growth of students. In this way, the program fulfills its purpose of preparing diverse, competent, and caring professional counselors to meet the needs of diverse urban and rural communities. The selected candidate will join a committed and enthusiastic School faculty.
Responsibilities: The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching within the CACREP Accredited MS Counseling Program, with additional support of other School needs (e.g., undergraduate psychology courses). Teaching modalities will include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Opportunities for summer teaching, although not required, may be available.
Teach 45 credits per academic year, subject to School needs, primarily at EWU's main campus in Cheney, WA. Teach courses in this CACREP-approved program such as, Research Methods, Group Theory and Process, Family Systems, Practicum and Internship supervision, and/or other courses that fulfill the need of the School and Program
Advise students who are declared majors on School, College, and University requirements and career opportunities
Participate in the leadership of local, state, and regional professional organizations, including serving/chairing the Mental Health Advisory Board when needed
Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards
Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Keely Hope, Search Committee Chair, khope@ewu.edu (inquiries only; applications are not accepted via email).Position is open until further notice.
Screening of applications will begin April 5, 2022 All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Counselor Education; ABD candidates may be considered (Doctorate must be conferred by 9/1/2022 for this position which begins 9/16/2022)
Eligible for credential as a licensed mental health counselor in Washington
Competent with and experienced using, database, email, and other forms of instruction technology
Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of core courses in Counseling.
Demonstrated ability to supervise student practicum and internship, and advise students.
A high degree of interest in human and cultural diversity, social justice, and experiential and community-based education.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in professional settings such as colleges or mental health agencies.
Demonstrated ability to teach in an online format using synchronous and asynchronous components
Experience teaching university or college graduate level Counseling and Psychology courses
Commitment to quality teaching and student development
Teaching includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
Meet all scheduled classes: Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance expectations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
Schedule and attend office hours: Turn in grades according to established deadlines
All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of learning outcomes.
Faculty are expected to attend School and Program specific meetings
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
Conditions of Employment: The required start date for this position is 09/16/2020. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2022.
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 and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we anticipate being open for in-person instruction for academic year 2022-23, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies. Salary Information: The expected salary upon hire is $55,015.
Posting Date: 03/15/2022 Open Until Further Notice: Yes Closing Date: Screening to Begin: 04/05/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
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.
