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Instructor, Psychology

College of Western Idaho

  • Location: Boise, Idaho
  • Category: Psychology
  • Date Posted: October 26, 2023
  • Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

 

Job no:

495619

Advertised:

Oct 25 2023 MST

 

Contract Length:

9 month

Reports To:

Assistant Professor Social Work

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

47,052.00 - 58, 815.00

About Us:

The 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.

Visit cwi.edu/about-cwi to learn more.

Position Summary:

Faculty members teach assigned classes in accordance with the College’s established policies and guidelines, assist in student advising, fulfill committee assignments, perform various institutional and community support activities, and perform responsibilities as assigned. Full-time faculty may be assigned to teach at any time on any of our campuses.

Instructors at CWI are expected to focus on mastering disciplinary content, developing and strengthening their ability to prepare and present instructional materials, and assessing student performance. Instructors are focusing on inclusive student-centered pedagogy and familiarizing themselves with the college, its resources, systems, and departmental curriculum in order to facilitate student success and persistence across the student lifecycle. Professional development at the rank of instructor focuses on student achievement. Instructors are engaged in the institution in areas where their participation and skill set has the greatest potential to impact the success of students.

Essential Functions:

Instruction
  • Develop and maintain inclusive, student-centered pedagogy across different modalities to meet the unique needs of CWI’s diverse community college population.
  • Focus on continuous improvement of course curriculum, content delivery, assessment, and responsiveness to students.
  • Establish and maintain a record of teaching excellence.
  • Assist in the development and/or revision of curriculum at the course level.

Institutional Engagement
  • Develop professional relationships to familiarize oneself with the college, its resources, and systems.
  • Engage in service activities that support student and personal success.
  • Become conversant with department/program-level initiatives.
  • Understand and engage with planning and/or assessment at department/program level.

Professional Development
  • Work with supervisors to determine how one’s professional expertise and interests contribute to student and personal success.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
  • Experience teaching Psychology classes at the post-secondary level. Three years of experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge in Child and Adolescent Development.
  • Experience managing student community engagement or internships preferred.
  • Willingness to work cooperatively, communicate clearly, and be a team player.
  • Ability to adapt to variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.
  • Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching at a community college or with adult learners.
  • Demonstrated service to an institution of higher learning.
  • Experience using instructional technology to deliver courses online.


Additional Instructions for Applicants:

Please submit the following:
1. A cover letter discussing your interest/qualifications for the position, as well as a list of the courses from our Psychology Catalog you are qualified to teach, in order of preference rank.
a. If you live out-of-state, please indicate your willingness to relocate for the position in your cover letter.
2. A copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Benefits:

The College of Western Idaho is committed to offering a competitive benefits package with affordable and robust benefit options:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans range from $25 - $299 per month with deductibles as low as $350!
    • Premiums depend on the plan type and the number of dependents on the plan
    • For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
  • Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
  • Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

 

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.

Interested?

Cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is a priority at CWI. Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role. We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application!

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