Lecturer - English Composition F99173
Job Title:
Lecturer - English Composition F99173
Location:
Cheney
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Anticipated Start Date:
9/16/2026
Work Schedule Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities. Assignments may include evening classes.
Term of Appointment:
100% Academic Year
Job Summary:
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for two 100% special faculty/lecturer positions in the English and Philosophy Department to begin mid-September 2026.
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered instructor dedicated to fostering inclusive, engaging, and high-impact learning environments for an undergraduate student population comprised of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The position will begin September 16, 2026. This lecturer position is a full-time, one-year appointment, and eligible for renewal for successive annual appointments. This position requires candidates to be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Spokane-Cheney area.
The primary responsibility of this position is teaching foundational writing courses, helping first-year students develop the critical thinking, rhetorical, and academic writing skills necessary for their university journey and beyond. Depending on the candidate's qualifications and department needs, teaching duties may extend to include English secondary education, introductory creative writing, introductory technical communication, and/or introduction to literature, depending on candidate's qualifications and department needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching: Deliver a standard instructional load focused primarily on first-year composition and introductory writing courses.
- Curriculum Design: Implement evidence-based writing pedagogy, aligning course outcomes with standards set by the university's general education goals and the English Composition program, including following the curriculum set by the English Composition program.
- Student Support: Hold regular office hours, provide timely and constructive feedback on student writing, and mentor students from all academic and cultural backgrounds.
- Collaboration: Participate in composition program meetings, assessment initiatives, and professional development workshops within the English Composition program.
Priority will be given to candidates with experience teaching English Composition at the college level for 3+ years.
The typical workload for this position will involve teaching 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. The position also requires the faculty member to participate required trainings and program meetings. The candidate is not required to serve on committees unless this work is identified and approved as part of the workload by Department Chair and College Dean.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.
The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to a culture of belonging and community engagement.
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 $63,442. 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on July 24, 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.
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. 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 '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.
Conditions of Employment:
This Lecturer appointment for academic year 2026-2027 will have the option for renewal based on performance, funding availability and department need.
The required start date for this position is September 16, 2026. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than mid-September 2026.
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 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. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.
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.
Physical Demands:
Contact Alysha Terrell in Human Resources at
[email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Protective Equipment:
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
- Record of success teaching first-year composition or introductory writing at the college level.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to student success and the ability to employ inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practices.
- 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:
Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related writing studies degree.
- Experience utilizing CMS (Canvas), digital writing tools, multimodal composition, or teaching in online/hybrid environments.
- Experience working with first-generation, multilingual, or historically underrepresented college students.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Collegiality
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required Application Documents:
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
2. Current CV
3. Other Document #1: Names and contact information of at least 3 references.
4. Other Document #2: Links to online portfolio of personal work as well as evidence of successful teaching, such as evaluations of teaching or student work.
5. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
6. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
Please do not upload resumes/CVs that include photos of yourself.
Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Screening of applications will begin July 24, 2026. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
100% of Time:
Teaching Responsibilities during AY26-27:
Teaching: typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs.
- Teach courses in English Composition
Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
- 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.
- Attend department meetings.
- Maintain regular and professional communication with colleagues.
- Turn in grades according to established deadlines.
To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/lecturer-english-composition-f99173-cheney-washington-united-states
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