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.

The Department of Occupational Therapy (DOT) at Eastern Washington University (Spokane campus) invites applicant candidates for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position, starting August 16, 2025. We are looking for individuals with experience working in and teaching on the following content: geriatrics, mental health settings, pediatrics, assistive technology, physical disabilities, theory, assessments, and/or health and wellness.

This tenure-track position is for an assistant professor but associate professor rank may be negotiated dependent on qualifications. The successful applicant will have clinical expertise in one of the areas listed above and be expected to teach in one or more of these areas as well as several first year courses. The applicant will be expected to engage in scholarly activities, supervise MOT research or capstone projects, and engage in professional, university and departmental service.

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a competitive graduate program for the Master of Occupational Therapy. The MOT program is conducted in a cohort model with 32 students per cohort. The program is completed in 2.5 years. Students complete all academic work during the first two years followed by two 3-month clinical internships.

The DOT is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education. The department is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB). We are committed to a shared understanding of DEIJB that encompasses, but is not limited to, individual/group differences, cultural/social differences, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic class, age, religious beliefs, and mental and physical abilities. We demonstrate this dedication by honoring the lived experiences of each individual and striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for teaching and learning. We believe that all faculty, staff, and students should be valued and as a result, we want them to feel a sense of belonging within our program. We seek to create future occupational therapy practitioners that are culturally humble and responsive, and who seek opportunities to expand their understanding of culture and identity within the clientele we serve.

We are situated within the College of Health Sciences and Public Health (CHSPH) and operate in a well-equipped campus in the University District near downtown Spokane, Washington. The college includes seven other health science programs: Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Public Health and Health Sciences Administration, Nursing, Exercise Science and pre-Nursing. Our campus is inter-collegiate and includes a medical school, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry programs. CHSPH has well established community partnerships and a commitment to serving rural and under-represented populations. The DOT works with school districts, agencies offering services to children, physical disabilities and other developmental disorders, a drop-in center for homeless women, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, a variety of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, as well as with local hospitals, clinics, and private practices. We look forward to developing additional opportunities for community-engaged scholarship.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The expected salary upon hire for an Assistant Professor is $76,262 and for an Associate Professor it is $91,576. 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 waiver 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. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2024. Position will remain open and applications will be accepted until it is closed.

 

 

Faculty appointed at the rank of tenure-track associate professor must be evaluated for tenure in the fourth year.

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 here or complete training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on Inside EWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

The expected salary upon hire for an Assistant Professor is $76,262 and for an Associate Professor it is $91,576.

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.