Lecturer - Department of Biology - A&P

EASTERN WASHINGTON

CHENEY, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Biology, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Dissection, Energy Efficiency, Ethnology, Fishing, Health Science, Human Anatomy, Laboratory Management, Language Teaching, Leadership, People Management, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Public Health, Regulations, Resource Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vaccination

LOCATION

CHENEY, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Lecturer - Department of Biology - A&P

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 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
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.

Job Summary:

The Department of Biology at Eastern Washington University (EWU ) invites applications for Lecturer- Biology supporting laboratory sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) to begin September 16, 2026. There are two (2) openings.
This year-long sequence comprises three courses, BIOL 232, 233, & 234 (total of 15 credits, 5 credits per quarter), which is required for most health science majors. In collaboration with the Senior Lecturer in Biology, Lecturers will organize and oversee laboratory sections and supervise teaching assistants.
The typical workload for this position is 45 credits per academic year.
The Department of Biology includes a variety of 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. Students participating in this Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence are preparing for various degrees offered by EWU’s College of Health Science and Public Health.
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 salary for this position is $56,667. 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/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 10, 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:

• Master’s degree in biology or closely related field relevant to Human A&P
• Coursework in Human A&P
• Experience in dissection of human cadavers
• 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:

• Ph.D. in biology or closely related field relevant to Human A&P
• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in biology classes related to Human A&P
• Commitment to quality teaching and student development
• Supervision of other employees within a teaching environment or other environment
• Evidence of ability to engage in productive, respectful, collegial relationships with students, faculty and staff

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Note: The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate multiple laboratory sections
• Supervise teaching assistants
• Collaborate with the Senior Lecturer on course content, delivery, and assessment
• Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning
• Meet all scheduled classes
• Plan, organize and inform students of 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

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.

All new employees must comply with https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-602-02-immunizations/ and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/04/HR_MMRWaiver_Draft01-16-20.pdf for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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.

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: Interview 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 salary for this position is $56,667.

Posting Date: 03/20/2026

Open Until Further Notice: No

Closing Date:

Screening to Begin: April 10, 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://apptrkr.com/7019115

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