Inspire Critical Thinkers as a Full-Time Philosophy Faculty Member at CWI! 

Are you passionate about guiding students through the big questions of life, ethics, logic, and human understanding? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a full-time Philosophy Instructor to deliver engaging, student-centered instruction while contributing to curriculum development, institutional service, and a mission-driven academic community. 

Why Join CWI? 

At CWI, we believe great teaching transforms lives. As a Philosophy faculty member, you’ll teach diverse learners across multiple campuses and modalities, strengthen your instructional craft, and participate in professional development that supports student success and academic excellence. 

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: 

• Develop and maintain student-centered pedagogy designed for CWI’s diverse community college population 

• Continuously improve curriculum, content delivery, assessment methods, and student responsiveness 

• Establish and maintain a strong record of instructional excellence 

• Assist with course-level curriculum development and revisions 

Institutional Engagement & Collaboration: 

• Build professional relationships to understand college systems, resources, and culture 

• Participate in service activities supporting both student and faculty success 

• Engage in department- and program-level initiatives, planning, and assessment 

• Support institutional goals through committee work and community involvement 

Professional Development & Growth: 

• Collaborate with supervisors to align professional skills and interests with student achievement 

• Commit to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and disciplinary expertise 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or Master’s in a related field with at least 12 graduate semester hours in Philosophy (Ph.D. preferred) 

• 3+ years of post-secondary teaching experience in Philosophy 

• Strong communication skills, collegiality, and ability to work cooperatively 

• Ability to adapt instruction across lectures, group work, individual instruction, online formats, and technology-enhanced learning 

• Proficiency with standard technology tools (internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) 

• Commitment to professional development and community college teaching 

• Experience with instructional technology and online delivery preferred 

• Availability to teach in hybrid and in-person modalities