Lecturer - Education Field Supervision

Eastern Washington University, United States

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

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Lecturer - Education Field Supervision
Posting Number 2022050FP

Position Information


Classification Title Lecturer
Classification Code 8209
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99404
CUPA Code 13.01 - General Education
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100%
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $55,509.
Anticipated Start Date 01/02/2023
Term of Appointment 9 months per academic year
Location Cheney
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


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

Posting Text


Job Summary
The School of Education, in the College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University is currently inviting applications to fill a Lecturer, Education Field Supervision, special faculty position to start January 3, 2022 (Winter term) or April 3, 2022 (Spring term).
The Education Program is seeking a colleague with a strong commitment to students, collegiality, and outside partnerships. The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural diversity, community engagement, and social justice. To support the recruitment and retention of diverse educators into the teacher workforce, we highly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds as well as individuals with diverse lived experiences to apply.
The individual selected for this position will:
  • Evaluate and mentor Education candidates in the field using criteria based on best practices
  • Provide oral and written feedback to Education candidates.
  • Support Education candidates in providing instruction that aligns with state standards and meets students’ needs.
  • Maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administrations, and participating teachers.
  • Teach undergraduate courses in Education as needed.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Participate in regular faculty meetings.
  • Participate in ongoing program approval, accreditation, and assessment efforts.
  • Serve as an ambassador from EWU to school partners.


Faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning. Additionally, the candidate selected for this position may be expected to teach face-to-face classes, hybrid or blended classes and/or online classes according to the needs of the department, if needed.
Screening of applications will begin December 7, 2022 and continue until filled. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
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 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.
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
Candidates are required to use their own transportation to get to and from schools. Washington State mileage reimbursement will apply.
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. COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
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
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s in Education or BA with National Board Certification (Degree required by start date)
  • At least 3 years’ teaching experience in K-12 Education or extensive experience in K-12 education
  • Experience supervising and/or evaluating instructional coaching with adult learners, peers or candidates in the field
  • Experience and/or education which demonstrates knowledge of data driven instruction with positive impact on P-12 student learning
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Candidates must demonstrate interest, experience and/or ability in promoting cultural competency and/or diversity
Preferred Qualifications
  • National Board Certification (required if the candidates does not have a Master’s in Education), or Administrative Credentials
  • Professional development in or experience with instructional coaching
  • Experience serving as a faculty member in higher education in a Department of Education
  • Experience mentoring teacher candidates in the Teacher Education Program
  • Interest or experience in teaching college level courses
  • Recent experience in Teacher Education programs
  • Experience teaching using the Canvas instructional platform
  • Familiarity or experience working with students from minority and/or rural backgrounds
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Collegiality
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities.
Posting Date 11/29/2022
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 12/07/2022
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 faculty applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resource Services at (509) 359-2381.
 
 All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
 
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 
  • Sample course syllabus 
  • Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for the most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials, but should be limited to 3rd party summaries. 
  • List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you. 
  • Diversity Response – 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.  
  • Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2 


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.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
  • The initial workload will consist of the following activities, and are subject to revision by the Chair and Dean to meet changing departmental/program needs
  • 15 Credits per Quarter = 30 Total Credits
  • Release Time for Field Supervision Practicum EDUC 423/426/427 (8 observations = 1 credit)
  • Evaluate and mentor Education candidates in the field using criteria based on best practices
  • Provide oral and written feedback to Education candidates.
  • Support Education candidates in providing instruction that aligns with state standards and meets students’ needs.
  • Maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administrations and participating teachers.
  • Teach undergraduate courses in Education as needed.
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Participate in regular faculty meetings.
  • Participate in ongoing program approval, accreditation and assessment efforts.
  • Serve as an ambassador from EWU to school partners.
  • All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and related activities, and in assessment of student learning outcomes.


Teaching 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

Workload for Contract
Winter 2023 (15 credits)
Field Supervision (12 credits)
Teaching (3 credits)
Spring 2023 (15 credits)
Field Supervision (12 credits)
Teaching (3 credits)
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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