Coding Assistant Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Clinical Assistant Faculty - School of Nursing
Posting Number
2026013FP
Position Information
Classification Code
8023
RCW Exemption Criteria
10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number
F99248
CUPA Code
51.38 - Regular Nursing Administration
FLSA
Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit
UFE
% Full Time
100% during academic year
Salary / Wage Range
CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire for a Clinical Assistant is $72,419.
Anticipated Start Date
08/16/2026
Term of Appointment
9 months, MId-August through Mid-May
Location
Spokane, WA
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Both
Department Information
Level 1 User with Access
Rose Knight, Michele Thompson, Bekah Bray
Responsible HR User
Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address
bpirker@ewu.edu
Position Details
Job Summary
Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a Clinical Assistant Faculty position to begin August 16, 2026. The appointments will be for fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year and will continue as a nine-month academic year appointment.
Clinical Assistant 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 $72,419. 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: inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately. 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.
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, 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.
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 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
To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than August 16, 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.
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. 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 at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.
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
Essential Functions Analysis forms ("EFA") describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at bpirker@ewu.edu.
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing
• Unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse license, or eligible for licensure
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• At least three (3) years recent clinical experience in assigned clinical area
• Prior teaching experience in a clinical, laboratory, or simulated learning environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with different constituents including students, faculty peers, patients, clinical partners, etc.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities
• 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

• Terminal degree in nursing or a health or education related field
• Five (5) or more years recent clinical experience
• One (1) or more years of prior experience teaching in a clinical, laboratory, or simulated learning environment
• Experience working with Canvas or another learning management system
• Demonstrated experience working with or interacting with diverse communities across race, class, ability, sexuality, and gender

Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type
Regular
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill position's responsibilities.
Posting Date
05/28/2026
Open Until Further Notice
Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online application portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, contact Britt Pirker at at bpirker@ewu.edu or (509) 359-6931.
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.

• Cover Letter - please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications (if applicable);
• Curriculum Vitae - please include a list of references as the last page of your CV, including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses;
• Teaching Philosophy - maximum of two pages - include a description of your teaching philosophy and a description of your teaching interests;
• 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?

All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Note: Letters of reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Job Duties
% of Time
100
Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first semester of the selected candidate's appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
A typical workload for this position will i