What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing position at EWU School of Business?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing Posting Number 2025019FP
Position Information
Classification Code 8003b RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel EWU Position Number F99210 CUPA Code 51.38 - Regular Nursing Administration FLSA Exempt - Teaching Bargaining Unit UFE % Full Time 100% during academic year Salary / Wage Range CUPA Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $76,368 (Assistant Professor) and $88,997 (Associate Professor).
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2026 Term of Appointment 9 months, Mid-August through Mid-May Location Spokane, WA County Spokane Project Description Project Duration Background Check Yes - Both
Department Information
Level 1 User with Access Bekah Bray, Michele Thompson, Paul Weed, Rose Knight Responsible HR User Michael Brown Responsible HR User Email address mbrown163@ewu.edu;
Position Details
Job Summary
The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Tenure-Track Faculty, Open Rank ranging from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor for the School of Nursing (SoN). Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). We will select one or more positions from this applicant pool. Position(s) are expected to start on August 16, 2026. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors report to the SON director. 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 new 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 ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the wide variety of populations 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.
The expected salary upon hire is $76,368 (Assistant Professor) and $88,997 (Associate Professor). In addition to the 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 and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/.
Applications are open for recruitment and until the position is closed. Screening of applications will begin on January 3, 2026.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position will help develop the nursing program at Eastern. Continuation of the position is contingent on program approval by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) and approved budget from the State.
To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 8/16/2026.
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.
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. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Michael Brown at mbrown163@ewu.edu.
Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire No Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
Schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill position’s responsibilities.
Posting Date 12/04/2025 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin 01/03/2026 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.
Required Documentation Includes All Of The Items Listed Below.
All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Note: Letters of reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Job Duties
% of Time 100 Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan (FAP) will be developed by the end of the first semester of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the demands of the department.
Typical workload for this position will involve 24 credits per academic year (80% of the workload), subject to department needs.
Responsibilities will consist of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Teaching Responsibilities
Essential Function Indicator Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Details
Working Title Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing Posting Number 2025019FP
Position Information
Classification Code 8003b RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel EWU Position Number F99210 CUPA Code 51.38 - Regular Nursing Administration FLSA Exempt - Teaching Bargaining Unit UFE % Full Time 100% during academic year Salary / Wage Range CUPA Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $76,368 (Assistant Professor) and $88,997 (Associate Professor).
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2026 Term of Appointment 9 months, Mid-August through Mid-May Location Spokane, WA County Spokane Project Description Project Duration Background Check Yes - Both
Department Information
Level 1 User with Access Bekah Bray, Michele Thompson, Paul Weed, Rose Knight Responsible HR User Michael Brown Responsible HR User Email address mbrown163@ewu.edu;
Position Details
Job Summary
The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Tenure-Track Faculty, Open Rank ranging from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor for the School of Nursing (SoN). Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). We will select one or more positions from this applicant pool. Position(s) are expected to start on August 16, 2026. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors report to the SON director. 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 new 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 ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the wide variety of populations 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.
The expected salary upon hire is $76,368 (Assistant Professor) and $88,997 (Associate Professor). In addition to the 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 and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/.
Applications are open for recruitment and until the position is closed. Screening of applications will begin on January 3, 2026.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position will help develop the nursing program at Eastern. Continuation of the position is contingent on program approval by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) and approved budget from the State.
To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 8/16/2026.
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.
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. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Michael Brown at mbrown163@ewu.edu.
Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire No Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Terminal degree in nursing or a health or education related field at the time of appointment
- Unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse license, or eligible for licensure
- Current healthcare provider CPR certification
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and identities
- Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs, including universal access of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Six or more years of successful professional experience
- 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
Schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill position’s responsibilities.
Posting Date 12/04/2025 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin 01/03/2026 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.
Required Documentation Includes All Of The Items Listed Below.
- Cover Letter – please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications (if applicable);
- Curriculum Vitae – please include a list of at least three professional references as the last page of your CV. Please include each individual’s title, organization, email address, phone number, and your relationship to the reference.
- Teaching Philosophy – maximum of two pages – include a description of your teaching philosophy and a description of your teaching interests;
- 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?
All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Note: Letters of reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Job Duties
% of Time 100 Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan (FAP) will be developed by the end of the first semester of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the demands of the department.
Typical workload for this position will involve 24 credits per academic year (80% of the workload), subject to department needs.
Responsibilities will consist of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach Nursing courses in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments using a concept-based approach.
- Meet all scheduled classes
- Plan, organize and inform students of 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
Essential Function Indicator Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Mission Statement Response
- DD214 Form
- Other Document #1
- Other Document #2
Salary : $76,368 - $88,997