Reports To:
Department Chair, Geosciences
Position Status:
Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)
About Us:
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Position Summary:
The College of Western Idaho is seeking adjunct faculty to teach various Geoscience courses which may include; Earth’s Natural Resources, and Global Climate Change. 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 will be taught in traditional classroom settings and/or as asynchronous online classes. F2F courses are primarily taught at the Nampa campus (NCAB, near the Idaho Center).
Essential Functions:
• 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 records
• Demonstrates sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students
• Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Geology or related field of study, with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in discipline (for adjuncts degree does not need to be conferred, a completion date will suffice)
• Experience teaching college level students in field of study (work as “TA” is acceptable)
• Ability to adapt to variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development
• Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
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.
