Overview

Position Overview:

The Department of Health Sciences at Central Washington University (CWU) is inviting applications for part-time and full-time lecturer positions in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). These roles involve teaching EMT and Paramedic courses, including both classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory sessions. CWU seeks experienced EMS professionals with a commitment to educating the next generation of emergency care providers.

Instructional Areas May Include:

  • EMT Lecture and Laboratory Sessions

  • Paramedicine I, II, and III

  • Advanced Trauma Management

  • Pharmacology

  • Clinical or Field Preceptorships

  • EMS Teaching Strategies

  • Pediatric and Geriatric Emergency Care

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications where applicable

  • Current EMT or Paramedic certification (Washington State or National Registry)

  • At least three years of experience as an EMT or Paramedic with an EMS provider

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Instructor certifications in ACLS, PALS (or PEPP), and ITLS (or PHTLS), or willingness to obtain them

  • Experience teaching in both in-person and online formats

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with students and faculty

Compensation and Work Schedule:

Pay is based on CWU’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. For the 2025–2026 academic year, non-tenure-track pay is as follows:

  • Lecturer: $1,188 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $950 per workload unit for those without terminal degrees

  • Senior Lecturer: $1,307 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $1,044 per workload unit for those without terminal degrees

Location:

  • Main campus in Ellensburg, WA

Additional Information:

Applications submitted will form a pool for potential lecturer openings in the Health Sciences Department through March 2026. Selected candidates may be contacted on short notice to fill positions quarter by quarter. Screening begins immediately and continues as needed. Lecturer appointments typically start at the beginning of each academic quarter.

Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following online:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Contact information for three professional references

  • Unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned

Note: All offers are contingent on verification of the highest degree. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts.

Contact Information:

For technical assistance with applications, contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202.

Employment Conditions:

  • Final candidates must complete a background check and sign a Sexual Misconduct Disclosure in accordance with RCW 28B.112.080.

  • Employment is governed by CWU policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions, and applicable federal and state laws.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:
CWU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX Institution. Discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status is prohibited. CWU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.