Lecturer - Psychology

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University’s School of Psychology invites applications for a full‑time, academic‑year lecturer position specializing in School Psychology or a related emphasis starting January 2 2026. The position is a one‑year appointment, eligible for renewal for successive annual appointments, and requires the candidate to be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane‑Cheney area.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, including introductory psychology, development, research methods, senior capstone, and courses specific to the NASP‑accredited EdS School Psychology program.
• Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and professional standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
• Supervise students engaged in research, practicum, portfolio, and internship.
• Participate in weekly school meetings, college and university meetings, and program‑specific collaboration teams.

• MA, MS, or EdS in applied psychology, school psychology, counseling, or equivalent.
• Ability to teach courses within psychology and specific specialty areas, demonstrated by coursework, teaching experience, research, and/or publications.
• Mastery of basic computer skills (word processing, database, email, instructional technology).
• Experience in clinics, mental health agencies, schools, or similar settings providing school psychology, counseling, or clinical services.
• High interest in human and cultural diversity, social justice, and community‑based education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in online and hybrid formats using synchronous and asynchronous components.

• Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D., Ed.D., or ABD in clinical psychology, applied health psychology, neuropsychology, counseling, or school psychology.
• Experience teaching graduate‑level psychology courses.
• Commitment to quality teaching and student development.
• Ability to advise students and supervise practicum/internship or research experiences.
• Credential as a certified school counselor, licensed mental‑health counselor, certified school psychologist, or licensed psychologist.

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Salary: $58,477 per year
Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance; retirement; tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members; discounted campus sports tickets; access to campus workout facilities; free transit via STA buses.

• Cover Letter: describe how you meet each required qualification and highlight preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: teaching evaluations or summaries from the most recent two years.
• Mission Statement Response: explain how you would contribute to EWU’s mission of inclusive, equitable, transformative learning.
• Professional References: list at least three references with names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, emails, and their relationship to you.
• Optional Documents: DD214, Other Document #1, Other Document #2.

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