Lecturer Pool - Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC)

Job Summary

The Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction department at CWU is accepting applications to fill current and future part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions to teach classes in the programs listed below:

• Construction Management
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Safety and Health Management
• Technology Education

Possible courses include Modern Technology, Computer Aided Design & Drafting, Architectural CAD, Three-Dimensional Modeling, Engineering Project Cost Analysis, Statics, Strength of Materials, Utility Construction, Facility and Building Safety, Welding, Insurance, Risk Management, graduate courses in safety and health management.

Other courses in each program may also be available. A complete list of courses can be found in the University catalog at: https://www.cwu.edu/engineering/

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• Industry experience OR prior teaching experience in specialization.

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 2026-2027 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

Additional Information: This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Engineering Technologies, Safety and Construction (ETSC) 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;
• 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: Mike Harrod, Department Chair

Email: Michael.Harrod@cwu.edu

Phone: (509) 963-3131

Department Link: www.cwu.edu/academics/engineering/

• 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.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

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