Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing
Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking tenure track faculty, open rank ranging from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The position is expected to start on August 16, 2025. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment. Assistant and Associate Professors report to the School of Nursing (SON) director. Assistant and Associate Professors are full-time, tenure-track faculty who are responsible for teaching in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments. Tenure track faculty teach theory and clinical courses in the nursing program; mentor student research; serve on department, college, university and professional committees; conduct research for publication, grant acquisition and presentation; participate in outreach to the community; and demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth and service. Faculty follow all guidance from the collective bargaining agreement regarding their position. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching. The Eastern Washington University School of Nursing is building a program in a school that emphasizes clinical competence, compassionate practice, and holistic care of individuals, families, and communities. We serve students by being professional role models dedicated to excellence as teachers, scholars, clinicians, and life-long learners. We believe we all learn best when actively engaged, so we strive to create a community of learning that fosters open dialogue, mutual respect, and the exchange of diverse ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the people of Eastern Washington. The College of Health Science and Public Health is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located in the downtown University District in Spokane, Washington. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university with a reputation for teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community.
Responsibilities
- Teach in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments.
- Teach theory and clinical courses in the nursing program.
- Mentor student research.
- Serve on department, college, university, and professional committees.
- Conduct research for publication, grant acquisition, and presentation.
- Participate in outreach to the community.
- Demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service.
- Participate in assessment of student learning and engage in effective teaching.
Requirements
- Full-time tenure-track faculty position.
- Qualifications for Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement
- Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members
- Discounted EWU sports tickets
- Full access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee
- Free transportation through STA buses
