Assistant Professor - Psychology

Assistant Professor – Psychology 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.

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.

Eastern Washington University’s College of Professional Programs – School of Psychology invites applications for a Tenure‑Track Assistant Professor of Psychology to support the NASP accredited EdS School Psychology Program as well as other School needs, to begin September 16, 2026
. This position requires candidates to be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane‑Cheney area. In keeping with the high standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the School of Psychology is committed to the selection, training, supervision, and professional success of students in the Ed.S. School Psychology Program. The program adheres to a scientist‑practitioner model and offers a structured sequence of curricular and field experiences with an emphasis on closely supervised training experiences across multi‑tiered systems within schools.

Program faculty members establish strong relationships with one another and with site supervisors to support students to engage in meaningful field‑based experiences.

The School of Psychology offers the Ed.S. School Psychology Program through two‑year and three‑year tracks that meet the needs of learners across a continuum of needs, from those with less experience to those entering the program with advanced experience and degrees. The program utilizes…