Shape Minds and Inspire Success as a Full-Time Psychology Faculty Member at CWI! 

Are you passionate about teaching and mentoring students in psychology? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a full-time Psychology Instructor to deliver engaging instruction, foster student success, and contribute to curriculum development in a collaborative, student-centered environment. 

Why Join CWI? 

At CWI, we believe education transforms lives. As a Psychology faculty member, you’ll have the opportunity to teach diverse learners, develop inclusive pedagogy, and engage in professional growth while making a lasting impact on student achievement. 

Benefits: 

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including: 

• Premium healthcare plans 

• 11%+ employer retirement contributions 

• Tuition discounts 

• Generous personal leave 

• Professional development opportunities 

Engaging Instruction with Purpose: 

• Teach psychology courses across multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid) 

• Develop and maintain inclusive, student-centered pedagogy 

• Continuously improve curriculum, content delivery, and assessment methods 

• Assist in course-level curriculum development and revision 

Institutional Engagement & Collaboration: 

• Build professional relationships and engage in service activities that support student success 

• Participate in departmental initiatives and planning processes 

• Support mentoring needs for CWI’s Dual Credit program 

Professional Development & Growth: 

• Work with supervisors to align expertise and interests with student success 

• Focus on continuous improvement and teaching excellence 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited institution 

• 1+ years of experience teaching psychology at the post-secondary level as lead instructor 

• Experience teaching research methods and/or statistical analysis using open-access software 

• Ability to obtain certification in ethical conduct of human subjects research and mentor undergraduate research projects 

• Expertise in academic writing, APA style (7th edition), and collaborative learning environments 

• Commitment to effective teaching in a community college setting, adapting instruction across multiple modalities 

• Proficiency with instructional technologies, LMS platforms, and productivity software 

• Evidence of collaboration, clear communication, and service to higher education