Contract Length: 

11 month

Reports To: 

Dean, School of Health

Position Status:

 Full-Time

Posted Pay Range: 

$60,383.00 - $75,479.00

As a Department Chair at CWI, you’ll be at the heart of academic leadership — balancing the rewarding experience of teaching with the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of your department. You’ll mentor faculty, shape curriculum, support students, and ensure that our educational standards stay high and student-centered. This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to build a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Why Join CWI:

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership and Faculty Oversight

• Fulfills faculty responsibilities related to assigned teaching load
• Conducts teaching observations and evaluations for full-time and adjunct faculty
• Facilitates performance management and annual reviews
• Resolves instructional complaints and inquiries from students
• Refers faculty non-compliance with college policies to the Dean after initial interventions

Departmental Planning and Operations

• Consults on changes and assigns faculty to the annual class schedule
• Supervises recruitment and hiring processes for departmental faculty and staff
• Prepares and manages department operating budgets
• Reviews and recommends changes to special course fees
• Directs departmental work related to Dual Credit, Assessment, and Facilities

Communication, Collaboration, and Compliance

• Holds regular departmental meetings and maintains open communication with faculty
• Actively collaborates in the School Leadership Team
• Ensures maintenance of accurate departmental records
• Reviews and approves/denies exceptions to academic requirements
• Conveys the institution’s values through leadership and daily actions

Institutional Engagement and Continuous Improvement

• Resolves student inquiries related to course access and transferability
• Performs other duties as assigned within a balanced workload
• Supports college initiatives through participation in committees and projects

What We're Looking For: 

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Five years of demonstrated teaching excellence in a variety of courses at the post-secondary level.
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience. Leadership and supervisory experience in a post-secondary institution preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and oversight.
• Significant knowledge of or experience in a community college setting preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

*Please include a cover letter with your resume/CV

**Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

• For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov  

• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 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.