Reports To:
Department Chair, Industrial Automation
Position Status:
Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)
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Position Summary:
The College of Western Idaho's Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) program is looking for an adjunct faculty member. Adjunct faculty teach assigned courses in accordance with the College’s established policies and guidelines, and assist in student advising. Adjunct faculty are required to use the Blackboard learning platform for all assignments, grading, posting office hours, making announcements, etc. This position may require a work schedule that includes teaching courses that run M-F during the day.
Essential Functions:
• Teach and develop SMT curriculum, as assigned; may include courses in semiconductor manufacturing and process control. These courses include the standard technology used to manufacture microelectronic circuits on silicon wafers, and to complete the manufacture of microelectronic circuits following the wafer fabrication process.
• Develop daily lesson plans, and teaching aids, using appropriate technologies
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
• Assess student outcomes and provide regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students
• Complete professional development and in-service activities in accordance with college standards
• Maintain expertise in subject area and implement improvements in curriculum design, as needed
• Maintain industry connections to assure curriculum consistency with employer needs
• Perform academic advising and graduate job placement referrals and assistance
• Participate in Departmental and College meetings
• Convey through word and action the values expected by CWI
• Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years Industry experience acquired by full-time, successful employment in applicable field
• Associate degree or higher in a semiconductor manufacturing related discipline
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
* For the remainder of this fall semester, we are looking for someone to write course curriculum and in Spring 2025 they will teach the actual course. 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.
