Contract Length:
11 months
Reports To:
Dean, School of Health
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$63,402.00 - $79,253.00
Are you a proven leader in higher education with a passion for teaching and empowering others to excel? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a Department Chair for the School of Health to lead faculty, guide academic excellence, and support student success. This full-time, 11-month faculty position combines leadership and teaching responsibilities, overseeing departmental operations, faculty supervision, scheduling, budgeting, and program development. The ideal candidate will bring strong instructional experience, demonstrated leadership, and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and student-centered learning. Join a mission-driven college dedicated to accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens Idaho’s workforce.
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.
Responsibilities:
Provide Academic and Instructional Leadership
- Oversee departmental operations to ensure high-quality instruction and alignment with college standards.
- Assign faculty to courses, coordinate the annual class schedule, and consult on curriculum or program changes.
- Maintain departmental records, ensure compliance with academic policies, and manage dual credit, assessment, and facility needs.
Support and Develop Faculty Excellence
- Conduct teaching observations and performance evaluations for full-time and adjunct faculty.
- Facilitate professional growth through feedback, collaboration, and consistent communication.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for departmental faculty and staff.
Foster Student Success and Engagement
- Address and resolve student inquiries and instructional concerns promptly and professionally.
- Review and approve exceptions to academic requirements and ensure access to appropriate courses and resources.
- Promote an equitable, student-centered learning environment.
Manage Departmental Operations and Resources
- Prepare and oversee the department’s operating budget, including course fees and resource allocations.
- Facilitate timely performance management and ensure accountability within the department.
- Collaborate actively on the School Leadership Team to advance institutional goals and strategic priorities.
What We're Looking For:
• Master’s degree in related discipline
• Five years of demonstrated teaching excellence in a variety of courses at the post-secondary level
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors that result in making good decisions aligned with the College’s priorities
• Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and oversight
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets preferred
• Management of a learning lab preferred
• Experience in problem-based learning, teaching with an array of distance learning technologies, teaching in blended learning formats and online teaching preferred
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
* A cover letter is encouraged along 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.
