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Lecturer - Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics - Chemistry
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Position Number: 5970679
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Lecturer - Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics - Chemistry

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 regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics (CHBP) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Chemistry to begin in September 2025.

The department of CHBP offers academic programs leading to bachelors degrees in Biochemistry (BS), Chemistry (BA & BS) and Forensic Science (BS).

The Chemistry program has 11 faculty members and approximately 120 undergraduate majors. We take pride in our student focused programs, strong undergraduate research activities and newly remodeled teaching and laboratory facilities.

We are seeking broadly trained candidates who will be inspirational teachers, role models, and mentors who complement the strengths of our faculty to engage in instructionally intensive undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The typical workload for this position will involve teaching three courses per quarter (45 credits per academic year). Teaching responsibilities may include contributing to our chemistry for the health sciences, introductory chemistry and general chemistry courses. Upper division chemistry courses may be assigned depending on the candidates background and departmental needs. The position will offer opportunities to engage in collaborative research and service of interest to the candidate, but this is not a requirement.

The expected salary upon hire is $55,922. 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/

insurance/.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in chemistry or a related field
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, as instructor of record, of undergraduate 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
Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Chemistry or related field or ABD
Candidate has demonstrated robust potential for teaching undergraduate general chemistry students

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:

Teaching - Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department need.
All Faculty are expected to:

Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Meet all scheduled classes.
Engage in culturally responsive teaching practices that support all students.
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.

Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

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.

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.
All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
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.

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire is $55,922.

Posting Date: 01/30/2025
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 03/03/25

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/13324

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.