REPORTS TO:
Department Chair
POSITION STATUS:
Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)
ABOUT US:
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce. Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The College of Western Idaho's Heavy Equipment program (HTEC) 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 Canvas learning platform for all assignments, grading, posting office hours, making announcements, etc.
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 with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels
- Monitors student placement in courses and student progress; maintains accurate records
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, Associates degree in Diesel Technology is preferred
- Five years of full-time recent work experience in a related field.
- Strong familiarity with hydraulic and powertrain systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to adapt to variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities,
individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.
- Ability to advise students.
- Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
software applications.
- Demonstrated experience teaching at a community college or with adult learners preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Instructor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Instructor is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The Instructor is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
The Instructor must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include adequate close vision and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
- This position is for our Spring 2027 semester. Monday thru Thursday, 5:00pm-10:30pm.
- Successful candidates must reside in Idaho.
- 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.
