Lecturer Pool - Computer Science (Ellensburg, Des Moines, Online)

Job Summary Play an important role in educating the next generation of computer scientists! The Computer Science Department at the CWU is accepting applications to fill current and future full-time, part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions at our Ellensburg, and Des Moines campuses, as well as online. The list below is not all inclusive but represents most of our needs over the next two years. Other courses may become available within the department. See the CWU catalog for more details about courses: https://catalog.acalog.cwu.edu/.

• CS 110 & 111

• Programming Fundamentals I & II (Introductory programming and problem solving in Java)
• CS 112
• Introduction to Data Science in Python

• CS 301 & 302

• Data Structures I & II
• CS 311 & 312
• Computer Organization I & II
• CS 325
• Technical Writing for Computer Science

• CS 361 & 362

• Principles of Language Design I & II
• CS 380
• Introduction to Software engineering
• CS 420
• Database Management Systems
• CS 427
• Algorithm Analysis
• CS 450
• Computer Network and Data Communications
• CS 470
• Operating Systems

• CS 480 & 481

• Advanced Software Engineering/Capstone Project Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Computer Science or allied field. Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching computer science. Preferred Qualifications Each course has specific requirements: CS 110 and 111
• Experience with Java CS 112
• Familiarity with Python and data science

CS 301 & 302

• Familiarity with data structures including the Java collection framework

CS 311 & 312

• Familiarity with modern computer architecture CS 325
• Experience in the preparation of technical documents particularly related to the software engineering process

CS 361 & 362

• Understanding of the general structure and characteristics of computer languages CS 380
• Principles and practices of software engineering, including requirements, object-oriented analysis and design, design patterns, implementation and testing CS 420
• Experience in database use, development, and management CS 427
• Experience formulating and applying computer algorithms CS 450
• Familiarity with network protocols, configurations encryption, compression, and security CS 470
• Understand process and memory management

CS 480 & 481

• Experience with software project management and with mentoring project teams 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 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.

Applicable Centers/Sites :

Ellensburg (main campus),

Des Moines, and Online Additional Information :

This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions in the department of Computer Science 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 with the following information: All the courses listed above that you are qualified to teach along with a brief description of your qualifications Any other computer science courses you are interested in teaching The campus(es) where you prefer to teach (Ellensburg, Des Moines, Sammamish, and/or online) 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:

Name:

Tim Englund, Department Chair Computer Science Department Phone:

(509) 963-1432

Email:

Timothy.

Englund@cwu.edu

Department Link:

Computer Science 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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