Eastern Washington University School of Psychology invites applications for a Lecturer in the Ed.S. School Psychology Program, to begin September 2023. This lecturer position is a full-time, one-year appointment, and eligible for renewal for successive annual appointments dependent on performance, need, and funding. The position includes online teaching responsibilities, curricular development, and program committee and department meeting participation. This position requires candidates to be located or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane-Cheney area.

EWU’s School of Psychology is committed to the selection, training, supervision, and professional success of students in our various programs and in the Educational Specialist School Psychology degree, in keeping with the high standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program offers a structured sequence of curricular and applied experiences with an emphasis on closely supervised training experiences both at the University and in field sites.

Program faculty members have established strong relationships with area local and state-wide agencies, and students engage in meaningful practica and internship experiences across their time in the program. School psychology training occurs in a learning community that is intentionally focused on both knowledge development and skill application through on-site application in school districts. In this way, the program fulfills its purpose of preparing diverse, competent, and caring professionals to meet the needs of diverse urban and rural communities. The selected candidate will join a committed and enthusiastic Psychology faculty.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching in both tracks (hybrid and online) of the EdS School Psychology Program, with additional support of other School of Psychology 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.

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is a comprehensive public university and is Washington State’s fastest growing public education institution. We are a driving force for the culture, economy and vitality of the Inland Northwest region. Over 10,000 students, 400 faculty and 800 staff make Eastern their destination of choice for learning opportunities and professional achievement in high-quality liberal arts and professional programs offered in Spokane, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma, Vancouver and Yakima, as well as on our beautiful campus in Cheney.

The Ed.S. School Psychology Respecialization Program Online is a distance-learning hybrid program offered primarily online with synchronous and asynchronous delivery and in-person training requirements.

Per program requirements, only seasoned educators, counselors, and mental health professionals with substantial professional experience in an education setting or within their respective fields are eligible for the program.

EASTERN is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. pursuant to U.S. immigration laws.

On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

The required start date for this position is 09/16/2023. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2023.

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.

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.

Preference will be given to candidates who also offer one or more of the following:

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.

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

Position is open until further notice. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching in both tracks (hybrid and online) of the EdS School Psychology Program, with additional support of other School of Psychology 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.