Lecturer Pool - Accounting

Accounting Lecturer

The Department of Accounting, within the College of Business at Central Washington University, is accepting applications to fill current and future full-time, part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions to teach classes in all areas of accounting at Des Moines, Ellensburg and Lynnwood campuses. Courses may be available in daytime or evening classes.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

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Master's Degree (Preferably from an AACSB accredited institution) Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness in university level courses Work experience in field of Accounting CPA, CMA, CIA or other appropriate certification.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!

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, Lynnwood Additional Information:
This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Accounting 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:
Name:
Han Donker

Title:

Department Chair Phone:  Email:
Han.

Donker Department Link:
Accounting
* 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, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement may be found here: CWU Faculty Relations. Notice to Prospective Employees:
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