Lecturer Pool - Political Science

The Political Science 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 undergraduate classes in the courses/subject areas listed below. This list is not all inclusive: other courses/subject areas may become available within the department.

Lower division Introduction to Politics and American Politics courses and upper division courses in U.S., international relations, and comparative politics. Candidates should specify sub-areas they are able to teach for upper level courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in political science or government.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or government.

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: $1,188 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), Sammamish, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima

Additional Information :
This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Political Science 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:
Email: polisci
Department Link:
Political Science

* 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 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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