Job Description

Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Teaching Faculty - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Cybersecurity

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 Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .

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:

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering ( CSEE ) at Eastern Washington University ( EWU ) invites applications for a Clinical Teaching Faculty (assistant or associate) of practice in Cybersecurity. This is a 2-year (academic year) contract position eligible for renewal. Position has the possibility to begin January 2025. (winter quarter).

The Department of CSEE is one of two four-year NSA National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cyber defense in the state of Washington and offers academic programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Cyber Operations, a Bachelor of Science Cyber Operations, an ABET -accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Master of Science in computer Science. The program has recently received a significant investment by the state of Washington and is anticipating substantial growth in the coming years.

Cybersecurity is contained within Computer Science. Cybersecurity/Computer Science has 10 faculty members and approximately 400 undergraduate and 10 master students. The department resides in the catalyst Building located in downtown Spokane’s University District. This facility is a public-private partnership with the regional tech industry to create a high-tech hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers our students and faculty outstanding opportunities for collaboration with regional industry and other universities.

Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate teaching faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning, advising of students, facilitate relevancy between department curriculum and industry needs, engage in service, effective teaching, including teaching practices, and interactions with students to support retention and a culture of belonging.

The expected salary per academic year upon hire for Clinical Assistant teaching faculty is $73,537 and for Clinical Associate teaching faculty $95,516. In addition to the 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 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: .

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: (Assistant Salary: $73,537)

• Master of Science degree or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, closely related discipline, or other appropriate discipline degree with experience in teaching cybersecurity is required at the time of appointment.
• Minimum of three years recent industry/clinical experience in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Cybersecurity/Computer Science coursework.
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Required Qualification: (Associate Salary: $95,516)

• Master of Science degree or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, closely related discipline, or other appropriate discipline degree with experience in teaching cybersecurity is required at the time of appointment.
• Minimum of six years of relevant teaching and professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Superior contributions to a teaching program as well as recognition for excellence in cybersecurity and innovation in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
A faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s 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. 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 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;
• Facilitate relevancy between department curriculum and industry needs.

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 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 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.
• Upon hire, employees will complete required DEI , Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ .

Salary Information:

The expected salary per academic year upon hire for Clinical Assistant teaching faculty is $73,537 and for Clinical Associate teaching faculty $95,516.

Posting Date: 07/16/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 11/01/2024

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.

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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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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