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EASTERN WASHINGTON Assistant Professor - Biology - Immunology in CHENEY, Washington
Assistant Professor - Biology - Immunology
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, 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 https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD).
Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.
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.
Job Summary:
TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BIOLOGY : Eastern Washington University's (EWU ) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Immunology to begin September 2025.
The Department of Biology includes a diverse faculty and over 350 undergraduate majors and Masters-level graduate students focusing on evolutionary, ecological, molecular, physiological, microbial, and health sciences. Faculty members collaborate with the local medical community, resource management agencies, industry, and private businesses to provide educational and research opportunities for our students. The Science Building, home to the biology department, is currently undergoing a full renovation, and upon completion will be equipped with modern research and office spaces with resources including vivarium, tissue culture suite, scanning electron microscope, and fluorescence activated cell sorter.
Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university. The main campus is located in Cheney, 20 miles SW of Spokane, Washington's second-largest city. A branch campus is located in Spokane, and other teaching/learning centers are located throughout the state. The region offers a variety of cultural activities, high-quality schools, and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The expected salary upon hire for an Assistant Professor of Biology (Immunology) is $77,879. 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