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Assistant Professor - Biology - Immunology
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Position Number: 5518148
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor - Biology - Immunology

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. 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 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:

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BIOLOGY: Eastern Washington Universitys (EWU) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Immunology to begin September 2025.

The Department of Biology includes a diverse faculty and over 350 undergraduate majors and Masters-level graduate students focusing on evolutionary, ecological, molecular, physiological, microbial, and health sciences. Faculty members collaborate with the local medical community, resource management agencies, industry, and private businesses to provide educational and research opportunities for our students. The Science Building, home to the biology department, is currently undergoing a full renovation, and upon completion will be equipped with modern research and office spaces with resources including vivarium, tissue culture suite, scanning electron microscope, and fluorescence activated cell sorter.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university. The main campus is located in Cheney, 20 miles SW of Spokane, Washingtons second-largest city. A branch campus is located in Spokane, and other teaching/learning centers are located throughout the state. The region offers a variety of cultural activities, high-quality schools, and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The expected salary upon hire for an Assistant Professor of Biology (Immunology) is $77,879. 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 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: http://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Immunology or closely related area. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete their doctoral degree before September 1, 2025.
Must be committed to quality teaching of a diverse student population and actively enhancing opportunities for traditionally underrepresented student populations.
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:

Minimum of one-year postdoctoral experience;
Teaching experience in relevant subject areas;
Experience in teaching medical, dental, and/or health professional students;
Demonstrated ability to garner external grant funds;
Research interest in vertebrate models such as rodents or fish;
Experience in supervising undergraduate student research projects;
Use of bioinformatics approaches to data analysis.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Teach immunology and cell biology, develop other upper-division courses (including a Capstone course) in their area of expertise and contribute to introductory courses for our majors and non-majors
Develop and sustain an active research program in immunology
Submit proposals for external funding to support scholarly activities
Supervises undergraduate research
Advise undergraduate students
Contribute to the masters level graduate program
Professionally engage with the local community
Engage in effective teaching and assessment of learning outcomes
The successful candidate should be open to the possibility of teaching in the WWAMI/RIDE programs in collaboration with the University of Washington
KSAs are related to requirements of a successful faculty member.

Job Duties:

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 https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ 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 https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire for an Assistant Professor of Biology (Immunology) is $77,879

Posting Date: 08/13/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 09/16/2024

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12674

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.