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Chair- School of Education

Position Number: 6960851
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Deans - Education

Chair- School of Education

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 regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

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 dAlene 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 School of Education at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable leader to fill a multifaceted role as our Chair/Director. This position may be filled at the Associate or Full Professor level, at the time of appointment, and includes a nine-month academic year appointment with a required summer appointment. The preferred start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

The School of Education is approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). The School of Education offers undergraduate programs offering numerous routes to endorsement. The graduate programs include Masters of Education (MEd) programs leading to endorsement. The MEd programs are an accelerated, online curriculum and offered through collaboration with Risepoint.

The School is a part of the College of Professional Programs which offers opportunities for creative interdisciplinary teaching and research with disciplines such as psychology, social work, business, and accounting. The School of Education works closely with all of the Colleges across campus in order to collaborate on content area endorsements in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Chair/Director provides leadership in strategic planning and achievement of School mission, goals and objectives; oversees program development and implementation; manages resources and personnel; and monitors program compliance with PESB standards. Additional areas of responsibility include:

Supporting faculty development in teaching, scholarship and service;
Supporting field education;
Developing collaborative relationships with other academic units in the college and university;
Representing the School to the college, university, and community;
Building a varied funding base;
Enhancing relationships with educational and professional organizations; and
Maintaining a strong professional presence for the School.
Student support and management
Data collection, management, analysis, and reporting for both PESB and EWU.

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 $81,544 (Associate) or $104,445 (Full). 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/

Screening will begin March 12, 2026. Position will remain open until further notice. 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:

Doctoral degree in education or a closely related discipline
- Associate Professor: A doctorate or terminal degree appropriate to the appointment, and six (6) or more years of successful professional experience
- Full Professor: A doctorate or terminal degree appropriate to the appointment, and ten (10) years of successful professional experience
A minimum of three (3) years K-12 teaching experience
Experience leading an education program in a higher education setting, which could include multiple programs within a larger education unit
Record of exemplary teaching experience across the undergraduate and graduate education curriculum
Record of academic productivity
Record of institutional and community service
Leadership experience in promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity
A demonstrated commitment to promoting social justice through teaching, research, and community service
Demonstrated high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency
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:

A record of successfully leading a complex, multifaceted organization
Demonstrated experience with accreditation
Demonstrated leadership skills in communication, problem-solving, collaboration, planning, management, and organization
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both faculty, administration, and community partners

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
The Chair/Director provides leadership in fiscal management and resource development, planning and program management, faculty and staff development, and personnel management. The Chair/Director works closely with faculty within the unit of Education and reports to the Dean of the College. Areas of responsibility include:

Assigning faculty workloads;
Evaluating faculty and staff performance;
Developing course schedules;
Coordinating regular faculty meetings;
Supporting staff development;
Supporting faculty development in teaching, scholarship and service;
Participating in college chairs/directors meetings;
Developing collaborative relationships with other academic units in the college and university;
Representing the School to the college, university, and community;
Building a diverse funding base;
Providing leadership in strategic planning and achievement of School goals and objectives;
Enhancing relationships with professional organizations, and
Maintaining a state and national presence for the School.

The Chair/Director works collaboratively with other members of the Schools administrative team including the Undergraduate Director, Graduate Director, CTE Director, Educational Leadership Director, Transition to Teaching Director, and MIT Director.Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

The required start date for this position is July 1, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $81,544 (Associate) or $104,445 (Full).

Posting Date: 02/25/2026
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 03/12/2026

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://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14486