Faculty - Adjunct - Science, Technology, and Math

Reports To: 

Assistant Dean, Science, Technology, and Math

Position Status:

Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

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Position Summary:

Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. To reach a broad range of students, CWI encourages exploring alternative teaching styles and methods. Courses may be taught in traditional classroom settings, in computer-mediated classrooms, and over the internet. This position may include Information Technology classes taught during daytime and evenings at CWI’s Ada County Center, using in-person, hybrid and/or online modalities.

Essential Functions:

• Teach Information Technology approved curriculum as assigned, based on experience and specialization in the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies, Cloud Security and Systems Administration, and/or Cybersecurity degree programs
• Classes taught may include one or more of the following 100-level courses:
o IT Essentials
o Introduction to Networks
o Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
o Fundamentals of Windows Operating System
o Network Services
o Network Design and Security
o Network Server Management
o Linux System Administration
o Introduction to Networks
o Introduction to Networking
o Server Operating Systems
o Introduction to Information Security
• Teaches contracted credit load of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in the CWI catalog
• Utilizes outcomes assessment measures
• Participates in instructional evaluation processes
• Meets all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels
• Monitors student placement in courses and student progress; maintains accurate, timely records
• Develop daily lesson plans and teaching aids, using appropriate instructional technology
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
• Assess student outcomes and provide regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students
• Maintain expertise in subject area and suggest improvements in curriculum design, as needed
• Participate in departmental and college meetings as prescribed by supervisor
• Conveys by words and action the values expected by CWI
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriate mix of workplace experience, education, and industry certification to teach specific courses
• 3 years of industry experience acquired by full-time, successful employment in the applicable field
• Must hold relevant current industry certifications (e.g. CCNA, CISSP, CompTIA Network +, etc)
• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred, but not required; CWI can develop the successful candidate as an Instructor
• Treasure Valley candidate with local industry affiliations preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

Please provide a cover letter and any current industry certifications.
Successful candidates are required to reside in Idaho by the first day of work for the College of Western Idaho.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.