Entry Level Computer Science Research Jobs in Spokane, WA

Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Lecturer - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Cyber
Posting Number
2026014FP
Position Information
Classification Code
8209
RCW Exemption Criteria
10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number
F99177
CUPA Code
11.10 - Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management
FLSA
Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit
UFE
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
CUPA
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $79,949.
Anticipated Start Date
09/16/2026
Term of Appointment
9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June
Location
Cheney
County
Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Background Check
Yes - Both
Department Information
Level 1 User with Access
Bekah Bray, Sherry Mowatt, Paul Weed
Responsible HR User
Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address
bpirker@ewu.edu
Position Details
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a lecturer position in Cybersecurity to begin September 2026.
The department of CSEE offers academic programs leading to bachelor's degrees in computer science, cyber operations and electrical engineering, and master's degrees in computer science and cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity program has seven faculty members and approximately 150 undergraduate and 10 master students. The department resides in the Catalyst Building located in downtown Spokane's University District. This facility is a public-private partnership with the regional tech industry to create a high-tech hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers our students and faculty outstanding opportunities for collaboration with regional industry and other universities. Classes are taught both in the Catalyst Building and in the main EWU campus in Cheney.
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.
This lecturer position will teach both beginning undergraduate courses in both Computer Science and Cybersecurity. The assigned courses will most likely include, but not be restricted to CS1 in Java, CS2 in Java, C & Unix Programming, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
The salary for this position is $79,949. 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/
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. To be considered for full review, submit your application by June 30, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. 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

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• 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: Interview 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 Zach Jankovsky at zjankovsky@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

• MS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, as instructor of record, of undergraduate lower division Computer Science coursework.
• 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

• College-level teaching experience with good student evaluations.

Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type
Other
Work Schedule
Schedule may vary from quarter to quarter in response to course schedule.
Posting Date
06/01/2026
Open Until Further Notice
Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
6/30/26
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.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Stu Steiner at ssteiner@ewu.edu; or the department chair Esteban Rodriguez-Marek at erodriguezma@ewu.edu. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Completed applications must include:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position;
• Curriculum vitae;
• List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you;
• Statement of teaching interest and philosophy;
• 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?

Job Duties
% of Time
100
Responsibility / Duty
Typical Workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to departmental need. Workload will be established upon hire.
All faculty are expected to:

• Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning;
• Meet all scheduled classes;
• Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales;
• Schedule and attend office hours;
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines.

Essential Function Indicator
Yes