Lecturer - Health and Physical Education F99171
- Eastern Washington University
- Cheney, WA 99004, USA
- Aug 13, 2026
Job Description
Lecturer - Health and Physical Education F99171
Job Title:
Lecturer - Health and Physical Education F99171
Location:
Cheney
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Anticipated Start Date:
September 16, 2026
Work Schedule Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Schedule may very from quarter to quarter to fulfill positions responsibilities.
Term of Appointment:
9 months
Job Summary:
This recruitment will close to further applications at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The College of Health Science and Public Health invites applications for a full-time Lecturer of Health & Physical Education in the Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences (WAMS) to begin September 16, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health and physical education. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate health and physical education students. The candidate will also teach courses appropriate to their discipline and/or departmental courses, as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth and service.
Eastern's WAMS faculty bring knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and service to their undergraduate and graduate programs. We are especially interested in a colleague who complements our existing faculty, and who can develop and maintain strong community relationships. The department's undergraduate programs prepare students to complete degrees in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Lifestyle Medicine, and Recreation Management. We have Master of Science degrees in Athletic Training and in Exercise Science.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.
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 $63,889. 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: inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/.
Applications are open and will be accepted until recruitment closes on August 16, 2026. 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 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.
Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu 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 Health and Physical Education or a related field, or BAE in Health and Physical Education with a Master's in Education
- 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
Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:
- Experience teaching college courses
- Evidence of advising undergraduate and/or graduate students in academic coursework, a professional program, or an internship
- Professional certification(s) and/or licensure(s) relevant to the field
- Experience with K-12 health and physical education teaching
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Collegiality
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through the EWU Employment portal. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Carri Kreider, Search Committee Chair, at ckreider@ewu.edu. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified of a potential offer of employment.
Required application materials include:
1. Cover Letter-describing how you meet each of the required (and preferred, if applicable) qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. References List - name, title, place of employment, address, phone number, email address, and relation to the applicant of at least 3 professional references
4. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy - please describe how your teaching practices and scholarship support your overarching learning outcomes in the preparation of future professionals
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 that include photos of yourself.
All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified of a potential offer of employment.
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, mainly at EWU's main campus in Cheney, WA.
Responsibilities for this position are primarily teaching with some release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
100% Teaching Responsibilities:
- May be required to teach courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Program.
- Advising undergraduate students.
- All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Teaching also includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
- 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
- Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.
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.
To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/lecturer-health-and-physical-education-f99171-cheney-washington-united-states
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Our Mission:
We inspire respect, inclusion, integrity and excellence in all we do.
People. We must respect all people by providing opportunity, empowerment, challenge and appropriate rewards.
Integrity. We must be truthful, trustworthy, and ethical.
Collaboration. We must work effectively with others involving all affected parties with the University in all processes to achieve meaningful and lasting results.
Customer Orientation. We must strive to set challenging goals which provide quality service to students and/or internal customers, focus on output, and assume responsibility.
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.
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.
To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting(s).
When inquiring or applying for jobs at Eastern Washington University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs, such as professor jobs, dean jobs, and other faculty jobs and higher ed jobs with Eastern Washington University and with other colleges and universities in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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