Clinical Assistant Faculty- Social Studies Education; HAMLL

Job Summary

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education and History within the Department of History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages and Literatures (HAMLL). The position is expected to start in September 2026 and is eligible for renewal and tenure.

Social Studies Education is a growing program within the HAMLL department, which has active programs in engaged learning across its varied programs. Undergraduate majors in our department include Social Studies Education, History, Anthropology, Spanish and Spanish Education, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, as well as an online master’s program in History. We host the regional History Day competition each spring and are active in Phi Alpha Theta, including hosting the regional conference in 2024.

Clinical Faculty are full-time faculty who are responsible for teaching in classroom and simulated learning environments. Clinical Faculty are primarily responsible for teaching, typically a 45-quarter credit load, across three quarters but may also include release time for service on department, college, university and professional committees; research, grant writing, and professional presentations; mentoring student projects, and outreach to the community.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The expected salary upon hire is $57,525. In addition to 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 waivers 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.

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Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

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

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…