Job Title: Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Dental Hygiene - F99554
Location: Spokane
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill the position's responsibilities.
Term of Appointment: 9 Months
Job Summary
College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track position in the Department of Dental Hygiene. Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). Position is expected to start on August 16, 2027. The appointment will be for Fall Semester of the 2027-2028 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment. This position will include didactic, online and clinical teaching.
The Department of Dental Hygiene is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located at Eastern's Spokane Campus in Spokane, WA. The department offers the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in the state of Washington and is developing a Master of Dental Therapy program anticipated to begin Fall 2028.
Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university that expects all faculty to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community. Responsibilities in this position include teaching and mentoring of clinical faculty.
Eastern is co-located on two campuses, Spokane (home of our College of Health Science and Public Health and College of Business & Public Administration) in addition to our main campus in Cheney (20 minutes from downtown Spokane), as well as additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students.
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 $73,239 (Assistant Professor) and $84,760 (Associate Professor). 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 accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on November 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 2026-2027 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.
This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160
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 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:
Level 3 mask, N95 mask (if required by CSC or WA State in the future), Shields, Fluid resistant lab jacket, Scrubs, Gloves, Safety glasses, Scrub cap. University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed. If N95 becomes a requirement then a respiratory questionnaire and doctor's evaluation will be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's of Science in Dental Hygiene or related field.
- Washington State Dental Hygiene or Dental (dentist) licensure or ability to obtain licensure by date of appointment (8/16/2027).
- Minimum of two years clinical experience within the past five years (clinical practice or clinical faculty).
- Demonstrate expertise in designing, developing, and updating course materials to ensure high standards of academic accuracy and accessibility
- Experience with technology and learning management systems (LMS).
- Demonstrate potential for scholarship as required for tenure-track.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Drive and associated applications (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
- Experience in course design and curriculum development.
- Demonstrated high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
To be considered to Associate Professor, the following required qualifications must be met:
- A doctorate or terminal degree is required.
- Six or more years successful teaching experience.
- Six or more years professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A doctorate or terminal degree.
- Knowledge of Canvas LMS, e-portfolio software, and electronic health records (EHR).
- Knowledge of the accreditation process.
- Experience in restorative dentistry.
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 documentation includes all of the items listed below.
- 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.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- 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.
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities (80%)
- Maintain professional licensure currency in the area(s) the faculty member possesses expertise.
- Meet all scheduled classes and textbook order deadlines.
- Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, syllabus template.
- Schedule and maintain regular office hours.
- Submit course grades according to registrar procedures.
- Advise students and majors on department, College and University requirements and career opportunities as well as additional discipline-specific requirements.
- Conduct student course and instructional evaluations and assessments
- Ensure at least one peer assessment of classroom teaching annually
- Ensure at least one peer assessment of one course within two years of tenure/promotion consideration.
- Develop individual course syllabi which shall be distributed to students the first week of the semester. Each course syllabi shall follow the approved department syllabus template.
- Develop, coordinate, and teach appropriate course content so students can easily move to the next quarter, course, and/or level.
- Maintain current membership in one's professional association (i.e. American Dental Hygienists' Association, American Dental Association).
- Important professional contributions of local, state or national significance.
- Superior professional activity, scholarship and/or creative activity.
- Working constructively, collaboratively, productively and professionally to achieve school, department, college, academic unit, and University goals.
- It is the duty of all tenured and tenure-track faculty to offer both academic guidance and personal mentorship to the student body as requirements dictate.
Scholarship/Creative Activity and Service (20%)
- Scholarship and Professional Growth: Faculty in tenure-track roles are expected to pursue rigorous research and scholarly initiatives that result in peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, or the acquisition of external grant funding
- Service Contributions: Tenured faculty must participate in public service through educational, civic, and professional engagement. This includes active participation in or leadership of department, College, and University committees, alongside other administrative tasks as designated.
To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/open-rank-assistant-or-associate-professor-dental-hygiene-f99554-spokane-washington-united-states
