Lecturer-Public Health

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Lecturer-Public Health
Posting Number 2022032FP

Position Information


Classification Title Lecturer
Classification Code 8209
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99821
CUPA Code 51.22 - Public Health
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $59,402.
Anticipated Start Date 09/16/2022
Term of Appointment 9 months per year, mid-September through mid-June
Location Cheney, WA
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Amy Shadd
Responsible HR User Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected] "inquiries only"

Posting Text


Job Summary
Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a one-year Lecturer of Public Health in the Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences (WAMS) to begin mid-September 2022. Appointment rank will be as a Lecturer for a one-year only appointment. This position will be re-advertised as a tenure track position with Fall 2023 start date.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in our Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate public health students. The successful candidate will also teach other departmental courses as needed, demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.
Information about the Department
Eastern’s WAMS faculty bring knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and service to their undergraduate and graduate programs. We are especially interested in a colleague who complements our existing faculty. The department’s undergraduate programs prepare students to complete degrees in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Recreation and Leadership, Public Health, Recreation and Tourism Management, and Therapeutic Recreation. The department also offers Master of Science degrees in Athletic Training and in Wellness and Movement Sciences.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
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
To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2022.
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 and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we anticipate being open for in-person instruction for academic year 2022-23, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.
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
Required Qualifications
  • A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in public health or a related field.
  • 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
Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:
  • Demonstrated strong teaching record with preference given to teaching at the university level.
  • Evidence of advising undergraduate and/or graduate students in academic coursework, a professional program, or an internship.
  • Professional experience in public health or a related field.
  • Professional certification(s) and/or licensures relevant to public health.
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Collegiality
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities. Assignments may include evening classes.
Posting Date 07/19/2022
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 08/02/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online application portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, contact Britt Pirker at (509) 359-6931, or [email protected].
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.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below:
  • Cover Letter – please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications (if applicable).
  • Curriculum Vitae – please include a list of references as the last page of your CV, including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses.
  • Teaching Philosophy – maximum of two pages – include a description of your teaching philosophy and a description of your teaching interests
  • Diversity 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. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: 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.


All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. This position will teach undergraduate courses in Public Health, as well as and/or other courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Program.
Responsibilities for this position are primarily teaching with some release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
100% Teaching Responsibilities:
  • May be required to teach courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Public Health program.
  • Advising undergraduate students in public health.
  • All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and in assessment of student learning outcomes.


Teaching also includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
  • Meet all scheduled classes
  • Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance expectations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
  • Schedule and attend office hours
  • Turn in grades according to established deadlines
  • Advise students who are declared majors on department, college, and University requirements and career opportunities.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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