Reports To:
Department Chair, Geosciences
Position Status:
Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)
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Position Summary:
The Physical Sciences department at the College of Western Idaho is seeking an adjunct faculty to teach various Materials Science courses which may include; Introduction to Materials Science and Fundamentals of Materials Science. Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. To reach a broad range of students, CWI encourages exploring alternative teaching styles and methods. Courses will be taught in traditional classroom settings. F2F courses are primarily taught at the Nampa campus (NCAB, near the Idaho Center).
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 promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels
• Monitors student placement in courses and student progress; maintains accurate records
• Demonstrates sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students
• Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Materials Science or related field of study, with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in discipline.
• Experience teaching college level students in field of study (work as “TA” is acceptable)
• Ability to adapt to variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development
• Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
* Successful candidates are required to reside in Idaho by the first day of work for College of Western 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.
