Assistant Professor of SPED/Generalist School of Education - F99812

Location: Cheney. Term of Appointment: 9 Months.

About the role

The School of Education at Eastern Washington University seeks a faculty member with successful teaching experience in SPED and P-12 education. Responsibilities include teaching SPED courses, Early Childhood courses, and general curriculum courses, including the new Level 1 courses for the newly revised curriculum. This faculty member will also participate in the collection of assessment data and the teaching expectations of student learners. The faculty will be expected to teach face-to-face, hybrid, or blended classes based on the needs of the School of Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPED courses, Early Childhood courses, and general curriculum courses, including the new Level 1 courses for the newly revised curriculum.
• Participate in the collection of assessment data and the teaching expectations of student learners.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, or blended classes based on the needs of the School of Education.
• Effectively teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across the Programs and School.
• Primary focus includes in-person, face-to-face, hybrid, or blended undergraduate courses in SPED (including all major SPED classes), Early Childhood Education, new Level 1 courses for the revised curriculum, and general School of Education courses.
• Final course assignments are determined in consultation with the Chair.
• Typical teaching load is 36 credits per year distributed across three quarters (12 credits per term), with opportunities to teach up to 5 additional credits per term (maximum cap of 17 credits per term).
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Plan, organize, and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance policies, evaluation methods, and grading scales.
• Schedule and attend office hours.
• Submit grades by established deadlines.
• Support Education candidates in delivering instruction aligned with state standards and student needs.
• Directly advise declared majors in the School of Education.
• Assess student learning outcomes and expectations of student learners.
• Demonstrate key professional skills including flexibility, collaboration, collegiality, effective communication, teamwork, and time management.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or a closely related discipline (including SPED or a related field).
• At least three years of successful teaching experience in P-12/K-12 schools.
• Experience teaching in diverse populations and engaging with diverse communities.
• Interest, experience, and/or ability in promoting cultural competency and/or diversity.
• Experience using research-based instructional methods for students with disabilities and applied behavior analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports diverse needs, including universal access, for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Experience and/or education demonstrating knowledge of data-driven instruction with a positive impact on P-12 student learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a faculty member in higher education in a Department of Education.
• Interest or experience in teaching college‑level courses.
• Recent experience in Teacher Education programs.

Pay

$75,346

Benefits

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement. Fringe benefits include tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee, and free transportation through STA buses.

Schedule

Schedule varies from quarter to quarter to fulfill position responsibilities; may include evening classes. Regular work schedule.