View Job description for Instructor, Welding & Metals Fabrication

Contract Length:

9 month

Reports To:

Department Chair Manufacturing

Position Status:

FT - Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$49405 - $61756

Are you passionate about empowering students through education At the College of Western Idaho (CWI) were looking for educators who are driven to make a meaningful differenceboth in and out of the classroom. This role offers the chance to develop and deliver student-centered instruction tailored to our vibrant community college population continually improve curriculum and teaching practices and contribute to a culture of academic excellence.

As part of our instructional team youll engage in collaborative service activities build professional relationships across the institution and help shape department-level goals and assessments. Youll also have the opportunity to align your own professional growth with CWIs missionexploring how your unique talents and interests can drive student success.

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:

Instruction
Develop and maintain a student-centered pedagogy to meet the unique needs of CWIs 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 the department/program level.

Professional Development
Work with supervisors to determine how ones professional expertise and interestscontribute to student and personal success.

What Were Looking For:

Industry experience acquired by at least five years of full-time recent and relevant work experience in welding and fabrication.
College degree or Certificate from accredited welding program preferred.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate or the ability and qualifications to acquire one within 12 months of hire date.
Possess or qualify for an Occupational Specialist Certificate from the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (see or contact for requirements). A certificate is required for employment.
Experience performing manual and semi-automatic oxygen-acetylene burning
Experience performing air carbon arc and plasma cutting and gouging
Experience operating fabrication tools and equipment
Experience reading and creating blueprints and shop drawings
Proficient in utilizing appropriate fabrication techniques
Identifying properties of materials
Understanding basic metallurgy
Proficient in computer applications for business (Outlook Word Excel and presentation software applications)
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures group activities individual instruction distance learning and teaching with technology.
Understanding of Pressbrake operation CNC Plasma and AutoCAD preferred

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

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 managers 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
• 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.