Lecturer - Public Health

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Lecturer - Public Health
Posting Number 2026010FP

Position Information


Classification Code 8209
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99341
CUPA Code 51.22 - Public Health
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100% during academic year
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $59,402. 
Anticipated Start Date September 16, 2026
Term of Appointment 9 months, Mid-September through Mid-June
Location Spokane, Cheney or Approved Remote Location. This is a fully online, non-residential position. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses and advise MPH students entirely in a virtual environment. No on-campus presence is required.
County Spokane (or Approved Remote Location)
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Rose Knight, Michele Thompson, Bekah Bray
Responsible HR User Michael Brown
Responsible HR User Email address mbrown163@ewu.edu

Position Details


Job Summary
The College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a Lecturer faculty position in the Department of Public Health and Health Services Administration to begin September 16, 2026.
Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university where all faculty are expected to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community. The primary teaching area for this position will be public health in the graduate program. An ongoing research program and service to the university, college, and department are also required for tenure-track appointments. Responsibilities in this position include teaching and supervising student internships in community-based organizations.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.
The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in online learning, pursuit of grants, program assessment, and will be involved in facilitation of accreditation with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The Department of Public Health and Health Administration (PHHA) has programs that are housed in Eastern’s residential campus in Cheney, WA and in the Catalyst Building located in the University District in downtown Spokane, WA. The department offers three fully online accelerated-format graduate degrees and certificates, a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Graduate Certificate in Public Health, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration. The department also offers hybrid undergraduate programs that includes in the B.S. Public Health, B.A. Health Services Administration and a minor in Health Services Management.
The college and department prepare students from all populations and communities to help meet the growing market demand in the critical fields of health care and education. The college is home to several nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs with an increased focus on inter-professional education (IPE), and on expanding representation in the healthcare fields. As a premier college serving the educational needs of the health care practitioners, CHSPH includes nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, communication sciences and disorders, public health and health administration, wellness and movement sciences, dental hygiene, and Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE).
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
The expected salary upon hire is $59,402. 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, 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening for this position will begin April 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
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. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. 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 ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity 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 September 16, 2026.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
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.
After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other 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 Michael Brown at mbrown163@ewu.edu.
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
  • An earned doctoral degree in Public Health (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge relevant to teaching public health graduate courses
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching graduate level courses
  • Experience in course development
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Basic computer skills, including word processing and email
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching in an accelerated online format
  • Knowledge of the local community relevant to developing practicum sites
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
  • Demonstrated skills to engage multiple constituencies for program support and collaboration
  • Experience in managing and development of practicum experiences or relevant program experiences
  • Experience in providing student support services (i.e., assisting students with writing, Canvas usage)
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work collaboratively
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Schedule may very from quarter to quarter to fulfill positions responsibilities.
Posting Date 03/26/2026
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 4/15/2026
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.
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.
  • Mission Statement Response – EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?


Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 15, 2026, and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. 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 approximately 45 credits per academic year, subject to departmental needs. The MPH lecturer will teach graduate courses to MPH majors in the accelerated online format. Depending on experience and interest, this position will also coordinate practicum experiences and participate in student research projects.
Position responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses consistent with expertise and department needs academic and career advising of MPH students, and supervision of students’ applied practice experience. A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first semester of the appointment. Additionally, all faculty are expected to:
  • engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning,
  • meet all scheduled classes,
  • 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,
  • advise students on Department, College and University requirements and career opportunities,
  • supervise, monitor and track students in applied practice learning experiences placements,
  • collaborate with faculty to design high-quality focused experiential learning activities, and
  • facilitate relevancy between department curriculum and industry needs.


Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of learning outcomes.
Typical lecturer duties include:
  • Develop and teach courses assigned as part of faculty workload
  • Work collaboratively with department, college, and university personnel to identify and address student and program needs and concerns
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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