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Eastern Washington University Lecturer - Psychology in CHENEY, Washington
Lecturer - Psychology
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.
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:
Eastern Washington University's Department of Psychology invites applications for two full-time, academic year, Lecturer positions specializing in clinical and/or neuropsychology, and/or specializing in clinical and/or health psychology, to begin January 2, 2024. The position is renewable annually dependent on performance, need, and funding.
Responsibilities
• Teaching a variety of undergraduate and some graduate courses to fulfill the needs of the Programs and School. Final courses will be determined in consultation with the Chair for each of the positions, and may include Introductory Psychology, Stress and Coping, Health Psychology Research Method, Theories of Personality, Human Neuropsychology, Personality and Behavioral Assessment, Cognitive Assessment, and Practicum.
• Engaging in effective teaching and assessment of student learning
• Actively involving undergraduate and graduate students in research projects, and presentations
• Supervise students engaged in applied experiences
• Participating in Department meetings and collaborating with colleagues to fulfill the missions of the Department
The typical teaching load is 45 credits per year, spread over three quarters. The candidate is expected to program specific committees and should be an active member in the department.
Eastern is a comprehensive public university. We are a driving force for the culture, economy and vitality of the Inland Northwest region. Eastern is a destination of choice for learning opportunities and professional achievement. Eastern has a proud history of providing education to a high percentage of first-generation college students, often from under-represented and lower socioeconomic communities. In addition to Eastern's Cheney ca