Lecturer - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Cyber

About the role

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a lecturer position in Cybersecurity to begin September 2026. The department of CSEE offers academic programs leading to bachelor’s degrees in computer science, cyber operations and electrical engineering, and master’s degrees in computer science and cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity program has seven faculty members and approximately 150 undergraduate and 10 master students. The department resides in the Catalyst Building located in downtown Spokane’s University District. This facility is a public-private partnership with the regional tech industry to create a high-tech hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers our students and faculty outstanding opportunities for collaboration with regional industry and other universities. Classes are taught both in the Catalyst Building and in the main EWU campus in Cheney.

Responsibilities

• Teach both beginning undergraduate courses in both Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
  • Assigned courses may include, but not be restricted to CS1 in Java, CS2 in Java, C & Unix Programming, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
• Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
• Schedule and attend office hours.
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines.

Requirements

• MS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, as instructor of record, of undergraduate lower division Computer Science coursework.
• 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.

Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience with good student evaluations.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee, and free transportation through STA buses.

Pay

$79,949.

Schedule

Other Work Schedule Schedule may vary from quarter to quarter in response to course schedule.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• 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 currently.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
• 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 reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.

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. 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. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stu Steiner at ssteiner@ewu.edu; or the department chair Esteban Rodriguez-Marek at erodriguezma@ewu.edu. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. Completed Applications Must Include Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position;Curriculum vitae;List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you;Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;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?