Lecturer - Mathematics

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Lecturer - Mathematics
Posting Number 2024009FP

Position Information


Classification Title Lecturer
Classification Code 8209
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99455
CUPA Code 27.01 - Mathematics
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100%
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $54,403.
Anticipated Start Date 09/16/2024
Term of Appointment 9 months only 9/16/2024-6/15/2025
Location Cheney Campus
County Spokane
Project Description
n/a
Project Duration n/a
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Sherry Mowatt, Paul Weed
Responsible HR User Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected] "inquiries only"

Position Details


Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Eastern Washington University is seeking a Special Faculty Lecturer to teach courses in mathematics and/or statistics. This 9-month appointment is for the academic year 2024/25 starting September 16, 2024 and ending June 15, 2025. The appointment may be renewed based on departmental needs.
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is one of the most exciting places to be a student at Eastern Washington University. Our students and faculty constantly work with innovating technology and ideas. The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics prepares students to succeed in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Data Science, Geoscience, Web Design, and Computational Mathematics.
The Department of Mathematics is a diverse department offering a variety of degrees including Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Data Science and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics.
The typical workload for this position will involve teaching three courses per quarter (45 credits per academic year). The candidate should be able to teach a variety of mathematics courses, preferably including statistics at multiple levels. This is a teaching-only position. The position will offer opportunities to engage in collaborative research and service of interest to the candidate, but this is not a requirement.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, 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/ .
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. 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 ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
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.
Diversity Statement
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.
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.
  • Upon hire, employees will complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ 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’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at [email protected] .
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s or higher degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics or closely related degree.
  • Ability to teach a wide range of courses at multiple levels and modalities.
  • 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. 
Preferred Qualifications
Please address in your cover letter.
  • Advance degree in Statistics or experience in teaching statistics at multiple levels.
  • College and/or K-12 mathematics teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, as instructor of record, of undergraduate mathematics coursework.
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter in response to course schedule
Posting Date 04/12/2024
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 05/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. Questions about the position may be directed to department chair Dr. Christian Hansen [email protected]. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Completed applications must include:
  • Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • List of three professional references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you, at least one reference should be capable of commenting on your teaching experience or potential;
  • Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;
  • Diversity response statement:
    • As an equal-opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
Teaching: typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs.
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
  • Turn in grades according to established deadlines
  • Attend occasional department meetings and other meetings for the purpose of curriculum planning.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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