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Job Description
Contract Length:
11 month
Reports To:
Dean Science Technology and Math
Position Status:
Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$88094 - $106852
If you love leading people shaping programs and making a direct impact on student success this role is for you! As Department Chair youll guide and support faculty foster industry partnerships and ensure programs meet the highest standards of quality. Youll balance leadership and teaching while driving initiatives that strengthen both students learning experiences and the departments overall 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:
Drive Faculty Excellence
- Lead course scheduling teaching observations and faculty evaluations.
- Provide timely performance management ensuring faculty maintain current industry certifications and ICTE credentials.
- Oversee departmental records including syllabi CVs and credential renewals.
Elevate Student Success and Program Quality
- Resolve instructional concerns quickly and fairly to support student achievement.
- Champion accreditation processes and Technical Skills Assessment reporting.
- Guide the development of new degree and certificate programs through research and outreach.
Strengthen Department Operations
- Oversee recruitment budgeting and compliance with institutional and state standards.
- Collaborate with faculty to identify program resource needs and secure appropriate funding.
Build Industry and Community Partnerships
- Engage employers and industry representatives through advisory committees (TAC PPC).
- Delegate faculty coordination of TAC/PPC meetings and maintain accurate reporting to ICTE.
- Foster relationships that enhance program relevance student opportunities and departmental visibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least five years of proven teaching excellence across a variety of post-secondary courses.
A minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience in curriculum design implementation and program oversight.
Familiarity with problem-based learning and proficiency in utilizing diverse instructional technologies including distance blended and online learning formats (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:
- 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
