Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing - F99165

Location: Spokane (downtown University District) · FLSA: Exempt · Work Schedule: Regular, varies by semester · Term: 9-month academic year · Start date: August 16, 2027 · Screening begins: November 1, 2026

About the role

The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University seeks tenure-track faculty, open rank from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, for the School of Nursing (SON). Appointment rank depends on qualifications. The position begins Fall 2027 as a nine-month academic year appointment reporting to the SON director. Tenure-track faculty teach theory and clinical courses in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments; mentor student research; serve on department, college, university, and professional committees; conduct research for publication, grant acquisition, and presentation; participate in community outreach; and demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service. Faculty follow the collective bargaining agreement, actively participate in assessment of student learning, and engage in effective teaching. The SON emphasizes clinical competence, compassionate practice, and holistic care, striving to create a community of learning that fosters open dialogue, mutual respect, and exchange of diverse ideas. The College is housed in a state-of-the-art facility in the downtown University District in Spokane.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Faculty Activity Plan (FAP) by end of first semester, combining teaching, research, service, and/or release time for administrative duties as negotiated.
• Typical workload: 24 credits per academic year (80% of workload), subject to department needs.
• Teach nursing courses in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments using a concept-based approach.
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Plan, organize, and deliver course content; evaluate student performance; maintain office hours; advise students; participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Mentor student research and scholarly activity.
• 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.
• Follow all guidance from the collective bargaining agreement.
• Actively participate in assessment of student learning and engage in effective teaching.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing
• Terminal degree in nursing or a health or education related field
• Unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse license, or eligible for licensure
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach supportive of diverse needs, including universal access, of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Additional Required Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank

• 6 or more years of successful teaching experience
• 6 or more years of successful professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years recent clinical experience
• One or more years of prior experience teaching in a clinical, laboratory, or simulated learning environment
• Experience working with Canvas or another learning management system

Conditions of Employment

• Position involves receipt of or accountability for university funds/items of value and unsupervised access with developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults, or children under 16.
• Offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check prior to employment.
• All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work (waivers available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs).
• Position covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• After starting, employees complete required training via Canvas; Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership coordinates Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.
• Interviews may be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled); candidates must demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
• Physical demands: contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu for Essential Functions Analysis.
• University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection must be followed as needed.

Pay

Expected salary upon hire: $87,169 (Assistant Professor) or $100,344 (Associate Professor).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and 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

Schedule

Regular work schedule; schedule varies from semester to semester to fulfill position responsibilities. Nine-month academic year appointment.