Lecturer Pool – World Languages

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

The World Languages department at CWU is accepting applications to fill current and future full-time and part-time 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.

American Sign Language – 1st and 2nd year Courses
Chinese – 1st and 2nd year Courses
French – 1st and 2nd year Courses
German – 1st and 2nd year Courses
Japanese – 1st and 2nd year Courses
Korean -1st and 2nd year courses (online)
Latin – 1st and 2nd year Courses
Russian – 1st and 2nd year Courses
Spanish – 1st and 2nd year Courses

The Department of World Languages offers coursework in:
American Sign Language
Latin
Chinese
German

*French
*Japanese
*Russian
*Spanish
(Asterisk indicates languages in which a student can major or minor)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college level

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 2025-2026 academic year will be as follows:
(a) Lecturer: $1,188 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $950 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.
(b) Senior Lecturer: $1,307 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $1,044 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.

Applicable Centers/Sites: Ellensburg (main campus)

Additional Information: This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of World Languages through March 2026. 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 2026.

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;
• Resume/Vitae including contact information (names, address, phone number, and e-mail address) for three professional references; and
• A copy of 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

Direct inquiries to:
Name: Volha Isakava
Phone: (509) 963-1218
Email: Volha.Isakava@cwu.edu
Department Link: World Languages

* Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 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 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.

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