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Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor to join our Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning (EDTL) team in Yakima, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $64,000 - $70,000 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 10,000 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 the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. 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. 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 at the elementary level using a variety of modalities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Some courses will be taught bilingually (Spanish/English.) The faculty member will be involved in coordinating the Dual Language Elementary Education program at the Yakima Center and collaborating with the program leadership in Ellensburg and other centers. Faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to a constructivist philosophy; keep abreast of current and emerging education trends; advise students; contribute to the department/program; engage in scholarship appropriate to their field; provide service to the University, the community, and their profession. Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all students. Primary job duties and responsibilities will take place in Yakima, WA. Distance Education, online, and teaching at the Ellensburg campus may be required. Minimum Qualifications Please address in your cover letter: Earned doctorate in Dual Language/Bilingual Education or highly related field. Fluency and proficiency in Spanish and English to the level needed to teach select courses bilingually. Teaching, research, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students. Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities. Preferred Qualifications (Please address in your cover letter): Ability to incorporate multicultural and social justice perspectives and issues, especially as relevant to Hispa