Lecturer Pool - Physics

The Physics Department at CWU is accepting applications to fill current and future full-time, part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions to teach classes in the following courses/subject areas. This list is not all inclusive: other courses/subject areas may become available within the department. to fill possible part-time lecturer positions. The primary responsibility will be to teach introductory physics and astronomy courses. All introductory courses are expected to integrate lecture and lab activities to promote active student learning.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in physics or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching physics at the undergraduate level or similar instructional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD Degree (or ABD for PhD) in physics or a closely related field.
• Experience with interactive teaching techniques.
• Experience with online or hybrid course delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work with students at all skill levels.

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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: $1,224 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 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. rees.

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 Physics 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.


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

Direct inquiries to:
Erin Craig
Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
Department Link: Physics

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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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