Contract Length:
9 month
Reports To:
Assistant Dean, Science, Technology, and Math
Position Status:
Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$72,077.00 - $90,096.00
If you love coding, problem-solving, and helping others unlock their potential through technology, then you’ll truly enjoy this opportunity at the College of Western Idaho. As a Software Development Instructor, you’ll share your real-world experience in programming languages like Java, Python, C#, and JavaScript to empower students to build their own futures. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation, creativity, and student success—where your passion for technology and teaching directly shapes the next generation of developers. Join a team that’s committed to excellence and make a lasting impact in a community that’s building bold new futures—one line of code at a time.
Why Join CWI?
At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Essential Functions:
Deliver Engaging, High-Quality Instruction
- Design and deliver engaging Software Development courses using student-centered teaching methods, teaching and assisting as assigned in one or more of the following languages: HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, ASP.NET, Python, and/or SQL.
- Continuously enhance course curriculum, content delivery, and assessment strategies.
- Maintain excellence in teaching while adapting to the diverse learning needs of CWI students.
Support Student Success and Progress
- Monitor student placement, engagement, and academic progress through timely feedback and recordkeeping.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages persistence and achievement.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to help students reach their academic and career goals.
Contribute to Institutional and Departmental Goals
- Actively participate in department and college meetings, committees, and planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with peers to support curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement.
- Demonstrate CWI’s core values—Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Caring, and Respect—in all interactions.
Pursue Ongoing Professional Growth
- Engage in professional development to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with supervisors to align professional expertise and interests with student and institutional success.
- Seek opportunities to expand instructional skills, certifications, and subject knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must currently hold or be willing to obtain appropriate Idaho CTE educator credentials within the timelines specified by the State of Idaho.
• Must currently hold or be willing to obtain appropriate professional credentials within the timelines specified by the department.
• 3 years of industry experience acquired by full-time, successful employment in the applicable field.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.
• Ability to advise students.
• Must be proficient in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Git, and other Software Development-related languages, frameworks and systems.
• Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications as well as Learning Management System usage.
•Willingness to teach at least two night and/or online courses per year.
• Certifications in SCRUM, Python, Java, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing preferred.
• Master’s degree in a Software-related field is not required but is preferred.
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
* Please include a cover letter with your resume/CV
** Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Benefits:
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.
