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Clinical Assistant Faculty- Social Studies Education (HAMLL)

Position Number: 6754022
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

Clinical Assistant Faculty- Social Studies Education (HAMLL)

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 regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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 dAlene 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.

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education and History within the Department of History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages and Literatures (HAMLL). The position is expected to start in September 2026 and is eligible for renewal and tenure.

Social Studies Education is a growing program within the HAMLL department, which has active programs in engaged learning across its varied programs. Undergraduate majors in our department include Social Studies Education, History, Anthropology, Spanish and Spanish Education, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, as well as an online masters program in History. We host the regional History Day competition each spring and are active in Phi Alpha Theta, including hosting the regional conference in 2024.

Clinical Faculty are full-time faculty who are responsible for teaching in classroom and simulated learning environments. Clinical Faculty are primarily responsible for teaching, typically a 45-quarter credit load, across three quarters but may also include release time for service on department, college, university and professional committees; research, grant writing, and professional presentations; mentoring student projects, and outreach to the community.

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 $57,525. 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 waivers 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/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. 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.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in History or related field at time of appointment
Minimum of three (3) years recent professional experience (i.e., teaching) in area related to Social Studies Education or History
Teaching experience at the college level as instructor of record
Ability to teach Pacific Northwest history including government and Indigenous history
Ability to teach courses in Social Studies Education
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with different constituents including students, faculty peers, patients, clinical partners, etc.
Experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

K-12 teaching experience
Research and/or teaching experience in North American History, American West History, American Indian Studies, or North American Indigenous History
Experience advising students in academic settings
History of actively pursuing academic research
At least one year of full-time teaching experience at the college level

Other Skills and Abilities:

Flexibility
Collaboration
Collegiality
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management

Job Duties:

Teach History and Social Studies Education classes, including multiple sections of SOST 300: Peoples and Governance of the Pacific Northwest (a required course for all Education majors).
Actively participate in assessment of student learning and engage in effective, concept-based teaching.

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidates appointment and will consist of a combination of teaching, service and/or release time to perform duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.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 who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities;
Supervise students in laboratory and simulated learning experiences;
Collaborate with faculty to design high-quality focused experiential learning activities.

Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

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. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.

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.

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire is $57,525

Posting Date: 11/26/2025
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: January 15, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14218