Lecturer Pool - Elementary Education

Job Title

Lecturer Positions in Elementary Education

The Department of Education, Development, Teaching and Learning (EDTL) at CWU is accepting applications to fill current and future full-time, part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions to teach teacher preparation classes in Elementary Education. We seek candidates who are Elementary Education generalists or who hold specialized educational endorsements in the Arts (visual and performance), Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies.

Other areas of need are curriculum design and assessment. Candidates who hold multiple endorsements are welcomed. The courses offered in Elementary Education can be found at: . Please identify courses in your cover letter that you would be prepared to teach. The Department serves teaching candidates seeking a major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education. Minors include Early Childhood Education, Literacy, Special Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Bilingual Education.

We offer Masters programs in Literacy, Special Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Bilingual Education. We seek part-time educators with teaching experience with children in grades K-8. We offer evening courses to many of our students, so educators who wish to teach in the evenings are welcomed. Knowledge of online course delivery, specifically using the Canvas software, is helpful.

We offer courses at our Ellensburg campus and centers in Des Moines, Pierce, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Please specify in your cover letter your location and the degree you are willing to travel.

Masters degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness. Elementary Education classroom teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching teacher preparation courses. Knowledge of online course preparation and delivery.

Pay:
Based on the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The minimum remuneration for the non-tenure-track titles for the  academic year will be as follows: (a) Lecturer: $1,224 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $979 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees. (b) Senior Lecturer: $1,346 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $1,075 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.

Effective September 1, 2026, The minimum remuneration for the non-tenure-track titles for the  academic year will be as follows: (a) Lecturer: $1,248 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $999 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees. (b) Senior Lecturer: $1,373 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $1,097 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.

Applicable Centers/Sites:
Ellensburg (main campus), Des Moines, Pierce County, Wenatchee, and/or Yakima Additional Information:
This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Education, Development, Teaching and Learning through March 2027. There is a possibility that selected applicants may be called on short notice to fill lecturer vacancies on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue as needed. The number of lecturer positions filled varies from quarter to quarter, depending upon the needs of the department.

Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter. Your application will be maintained in this pool for consideration through March 2027.

NOTE:

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

To be considered for full-time, part-time and annual appointment lecturer positions, applicants must apply on-line and attach: A cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume Contact information for three professional references; and Unofficial transcripts for the highest degree held

NOTE:

Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree held. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

Direct inquiries to:
Teresa Walker, Department Chair Phone:  Email:
Teresa.

Walker Department Link:
* Please contact Human Resources at hr or  if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Background Check/Reference Check Process:
Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access. The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central,…