Lecturer Pool - Law and Justice

Lecturer Positions

The Law and Justice Department 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 the courses/subject areas listed below. This list is not all inclusive; other courses/subject areas may become available within the department. Paralegal Studies, Investigation, Police Personnel, Research Methods, Ethics, Conflict and Diversity, Legal Writing, Evidence and Arrest, Police Community, Great American Trials, Report Writing, Criminology, Legal Research, Family Law, Civil Practice, Community Corrections, Police Personnel, Juvenile Justice.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

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.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree or J.D Preferred Qualifications Prior university teaching experience in the courses/subject areas listed above. Legal or Criminal Justice Professional Experience. 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 &

Work Schedule:

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.

Location:

Ellensburg (main campus), Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County. Additional Information:
This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Law & Justice 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.

How To Apply:

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.

Contact Information:
Department of Law & Justice Name:
Cody Stoddard Phone:  Email:
Cody.

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

Conditions of Employment:
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…