Assistant Professor of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning

Anywhere

Share:

Job description

Job ID: 7061

Job SummaryCentral Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning (EDTL) to join our EDTL team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We’re offering a salary, depending on experience, from $68,000 – $78,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students’ Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator .

The Role:

This position is in the Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning (EDTL). The faculty member will teach existing introductory and advanced Bilingual/Dual Language/Elementary Education courses, with emphasis in Social Studies at the elementary level and the ability to teach using a variety of modalities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Some courses may be taught bilingually. The faculty member will be involved in promoting the Dual Language Elementary Education program at centers. Faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to a constructivist philosophy, keep abreast of current and emerging education trends; advise students, the community, and contribute to the department/program, engage in scholarship appropriate to their field, provide service to the University, their profession.

The ideal candidate enjoys contributing to a department that values teaching excellence, student learning, innovative practice, and inquiry, and service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. The person in this role will join a team dedicated to shaping the future of teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in Bilingual Education/Dual Language, Social Studies Education, Elementary Education, or highly related field.
  • Teaching, research, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU’s commitment to the engagement and inclusion of all students.
  • Ability to teach a wide range of courses of different levels, locations, and modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Eligible for or holds current valid teaching certificate for any US state or territory.
  • Three (3) or more years of teaching experience at the elementary level.
  • Experience teaching social studies.
  • Dual language teaching experience.
  • University-level teaching experience.
  • Experience with a range of age levels, varied demographics, and rural settings.
  • Experience with distance, hybrid, and online educational systems.
  • Experience in curriculum assessment, development, and improvement.
  • Fluency and proficiency in English and another language to the level needed to teach select courses bilingually (currently dual language courses are offered in Spanish and English).
  • Ability to incorporate multicultural issues and social justice perspectives through curriculum.
  • Engagement in program/department coordination/leadership.
  • A record of promoting access and opportunity in classrooms and academic work environments.
  • Research agenda or service interests that involve social justice perspectives.
  • The ability to mentor and educate students.
  • Involvement in professional organizations.

Competencies

  • Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
  • Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
  • Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
  • Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.

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, Benefits, & Work ScheduleAnnual Salary: $68,000 – $78,000, Commensurate with education and experience.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview .

Additional Information: For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com

NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

  • A detailed cover letter explaining your interest in this position and clearly demonstrating how your education and experience qualifies you to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting. This statement should include three components:
    • (a) how you meet the required and preferred qualifications;
    • (b) how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has supported students from pluralistic societies that are underrepresented in their academic fields (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CWU’s commitment to access and opportunity);
    • (c) share a research statement that describes your plans for development of a research program at CWU.
  • Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training, and contact information for three professional references (at least one who can specifically comment on teaching);
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts of degrees held

Screening Begins December 15, 2025

**NOTE: Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree. Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact InformationName: Dr Amanda Obery
Title: Education, Development, Teaching and Learning
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (509) 963-1228
Website: Education, Development, Teaching and Learning

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of EmploymentBackground 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:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University’s policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance , 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the Central Washington University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, available online here or call CWU Police and Parking Services at 509-963-2959 for a paper copy.

Location: Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Title IX employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status

Welcome to Central Washington University, home of the Wildcats. We're a public, four-year university located in historic Ellensburg, Wash. Central’s commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and individual attention takes students beyond the limits of the classroom and books. Students get to do what they’re studying in real-world, professional settings, which makes learning exciting and relevant.