Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate - Nursing - F99244

Eastern Washington University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement

Tuition waiver

Discounted sports tickets

Campus gym access

STA transportation

Job summary

Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Faculty position in the School of Nursing. The appointment begins January 4, 2027 for the spring semester 2027 and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment.

Clinical Faculty are full-time faculty responsible for teaching in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, clinical, laboratory and simulated learning environments.
• May participate in service to department, college, university and professional committees; research, grant writing, and professional presentations; mentoring student projects; community outreach.

Job description

Job Title:

Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate - Nursing - F99244

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:

Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Faculty position for our School of Nursing. The position begins January 4, 2027. The appointment will be for spring semester 2027 of the 2026-2027 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment.

Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate Faculty report to the SON Director. Clinical Faculty are full-time faculty who are responsible for teaching in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments. Clinical Faculty are primarily responsible for teaching, but may also include service to department, college, university and professional committees; research, grant writing, and professional presentations; mentoring student projects, and outreach to the community. Faculty follow all guidance from the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) regarding their position.

The Eastern Washington University School of Nursing (SON) emphasizes clinical competence, compassionate practice, and holistic care of individuals, families, and communities. We serve students by being professional role models dedicated to excellence as teachers, scholars, clinicians, and life-long learners. We believe we all learn best when actively engaged, so we strive to create a community of learning that fosters open dialogue, mutual respect, and the exchange of diverse ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the people of Eastern Washington.

The College of Health Science and Public Health is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located in the downtown University District in Spokane, Washington. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university with a reputation for teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community.

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 for a Clinical Assistant is $75,070 and $82,577 for a Clinical Associate.

In addition to the 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: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open for recruitment until the position is closed. Screening of applications will begin October 19, 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, theSIERRbuilding which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition,EWUprograms 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.

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