Reports To:
Department Chair, Communications
Position Status:
PT - Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)
About Us:
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Position Summary:
The Communication Program at College of Western Idaho is looking for adjunct faculty members to teach Introduction to Communication (COMM 101) courses in a face-to-face, hybrid, or online environment. Successful candidates are required to use the Blackboard learning platform for grading, posting office hours, making announcements, etc. The successful candidate may be asked to teach M-F during the day, evening, or Saturday at any of the College of Western Idaho’s campus locations. To reach a broad range of students, the College of Western Idaho encourages instructors to explore alternative teaching styles and methods.
Essential Functions:
• Teach contracted credit load of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in
the CWI catalog
• Utilize outcomes assessment measures
• Participates in instructional evaluation processes
• Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviations promptly and accurately
communicated through the appropriate channels
• Monitor and record student progress, maintain accurate records and adhere to the College
of Western Idaho’s deadlines for such procedures
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students
• Read, understand, agree and adhere to the Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Letter of
Teaching Appointment
• Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Communication
• Ability to enact a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities,
individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Proficiency in the use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation
software, and Blackboard applications
• Successful experience teaching at a community college or with adult learners preferred
• Experience using instructional technology preferred
Additional Instructions For Applicants:
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.
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.
