Lecturer - School Psychology

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Lecturer - School Psychology
Posting Number 2023005FP

Position Information


Classification Title Lecturer
Classification Code 8209
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99278
CUPA Code 42.28 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $58,477.
Anticipated Start Date 9/16/2023
Term of Appointment 9 months per academic year, mid-Sept through mid-June
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
Eastern Washington University School of Psychology invites applications for a Lecturer in the Ed.S. School Psychology Program, to begin September 2023. This lecturer position is a full-time, one-year appointment, and eligible for renewal for successive annual appointments dependent on performance, need, and funding. The position includes online teaching responsibilities, curricular development, and program committee and department meeting participation. This position requires candidates to be located or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane-Cheney area.
EWU’s School of Psychology is committed to the selection, training, supervision, and professional success of students in our various programs and in the Educational Specialist School Psychology degree, in keeping with the high standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program offers a structured sequence of curricular and applied experiences with an emphasis on closely supervised training experiences both at the University and in field sites.
Program faculty members have established strong relationships with area local and state-wide agencies, and students engage in meaningful practica and internship experiences across their time in the program. School psychology training occurs in a learning community that is intentionally focused on both knowledge development and skill application through on-site application in school districts. In this way, the program fulfills its purpose of preparing diverse, competent, and caring professionals to meet the needs of diverse urban and rural communities. The selected candidate will join a committed and enthusiastic Psychology faculty.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching in both tracks (hybrid and online) of the EdS School Psychology Program, with additional support of other School of Psychology needs (e.g., undergraduate psychology courses). Teaching modalities will include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Opportunities for summer teaching, although not required, may be available.
  • Teach 45 credits per academic year, subject to School needs, primarily online with quarterly on-sites on the Cheney, WA campus. Teach courses in this program such as, Counseling Theories and School-based Mental Health Interventions, Psychoeducational Groups, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment, provide Practicum and Internship supervision, and/or other courses that fulfill the need of the School of Psychology and Program.
  • Participate in program committee meetings bi-weekly and school meetings weekly.
  • Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.


EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is a comprehensive public university and is Washington State’s fastest growing public education institution. We are a driving force for the culture, economy and vitality of the Inland Northwest region. Over 10,000 students, 400 faculty and 800 staff make Eastern their destination of choice for learning opportunities and professional achievement in high-quality liberal arts and professional programs offered in Spokane, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma, Vancouver and Yakima, as well as on our beautiful campus in Cheney.
The Ed.S. School Psychology Respecialization Program Online is a distance-learning hybrid program offered primarily online with synchronous and asynchronous delivery and in-person training requirements.
Per program requirements, only seasoned educators, counselors, and mental health professionals with substantial professional experience in an education setting or within their respective fields are eligible for the program.
EASTERN is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. pursuant to U.S. immigration laws.
On top of 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 waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets 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 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
  • The required start date for this position is 09/16/2023. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2023.
  • 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.
  • Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.
  • Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, andHarassment, Title IX training, and any other federal, state and university mandated trainings. You can access the online training 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
N/A
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
  • Graduate degree in Education or Psychology and eligible for Certification/Licensure in School Psychology
  • Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of core courses in School Psychology such as Counseling Theories and School-based Mental Health Interventions, Psychoeducational Groups, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment, and Professional School Psychology courses.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise student practicum, internship, and portfolio requirements, and advise graduate students.
  • Experience working with school districts and in professional settings as a school psychologist
  • A high degree of interest in human and cultural diversity, social justice and experiential and community-based education.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who also offer one or more of the following:
  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. or ABD in Education or School Psychology.
  • National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP)
  • PREPaRE Certified Trainer
  • Demonstrated ability to teach in an online format using synchronous and asynchronous components.
  • Experience teaching university or college undergraduate and graduate level Psychology courses
  • Commitment to quality teaching and student development
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Telework
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities and as teaching schedule varies from quarter to quarter.
Posting Date 03/22/2023
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 04/11/2023
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.
Position is open until further notice. All materials will be held in the 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
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 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.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
The current position includes primary responsibilities for teaching in both tracks (hybrid and online) of the EdS School Psychology Program, with additional support of other School of Psychology needs (e.g., undergraduate psychology courses). Teaching modalities will include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Opportunities for summer teaching, although not required, may be available.
  • Teach 45 credits per academic year, subject to School needs, primarily online with quarterly on-sites on the Cheney, WA campus. Teach courses in this program such as, Counseling Theories and School-based Mental Health Interventions, Psychoeducational Groups, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment, provide Practicum and Internship supervision, and/or other courses that fulfill the need of the School of Psychology and Program.
  • Participate in program committee meetings bi-weekly and school meetings weekly.
  • Collect, retain, and disseminate course and program data for accrediting bodies and to maintain professional standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in utilization of creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student supervision.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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