Assistant Professor - Psychology

Position: Assistant Professor – Psychology (Tenure‑Track)

Location: Cheney Campus, Spokane County, Washington

Salary: $69,704 (annual)

Start Date: September 16, 2026

Hours: 9 months per academic year (mid‑September to mid‑June)

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 and other School of Psychology needs. The position requires candidates to be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane‑Cheney area.

• Teach 36 credits per academic year, including online and hybrid courses in the NASP accredited EdS program.
• Develop, deliver, and assess course content, materials, assignments, attendance, and grading.
• Schedule and attend office hours; write letters of recommendation for students; engage in effective student advising.
• Supervise practicum/internship students and other applied‑experience programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
• Participate in program and university committees, school meetings, and retreats; support NASP approval activities.
• Conduct research, scholarship, and/or creative activities; pursue research funding through grant development.

• Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D., Ed.D., or ABD in School Psychology; ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is conferred by 9/1/2026.
• Eligible for Washington State ESA certification in school psychology.
• Ability to teach courses within school psychology and relevant specialty areas, demonstrated by coursework, prior teaching experience, research, and/or publications/presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and supervise practicum/internship, applied experiences, and/or research.
• Competent with basic computer processes including word processing, database, email, and instructional technology.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP).
• Psychology licensure or license eligibility in Washington State.
• Experience working with school districts and in professional settings as a school psychologist.
• PREPaRE Certified Trainer.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in an online format using synchronous and asynchronous components.
• Experience teaching university or college graduate‑level psychology courses.
• Commitment to quality teaching and student development.

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail

• Submit application through the online portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (please do not upload resumes with photos).
• Required documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of effective teaching (evaluations or summaries), list of professional references, mission statement response.
• Optional documents: DD214, Other Document #1, Other Document #2.

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.

Proposed start:
September 16, 2026. Position requires background check and immunization compliance. Immigration status: authorized to work in U.S.; sponsorship not available. Physical demands: please contact HR for details.

• Posting date: 12/10/2025
• Closing:
  Until further notice. Screening begins immediately.