View Job description for Instructor, Software Development

Contract Length:

9 month

Reports To:

Assistant Dean Science Technology and Math

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$72077.00 - $90096.00

If you love coding problem-solving and helping others unlock their potential through technology then youll truly enjoy this opportunity at the College of Western Idaho. As a Software Development Instructor youll share your real-world experience in programming languages like Java Python C# and JavaScript to empower students to build their own futures. Youll thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation creativity and student successwhere your passion for technology and teaching directly shapes the next generation of developers. Join a team thats committed to excellence and make a lasting impact in a community thats building bold new futuresone line of code at a time.

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.

Essential Functions:

Deliver Engaging High-Quality Instruction

• Design and deliver engaging Software Development courses using student-centered teaching methods teaching and assisting as assigned in one or more of the following languages: HTML JavaScript TypeScript Java C# Python and/or SQL.
• Continuously enhance course curriculum content delivery and assessment strategies.
• Maintain excellence in teaching while adapting to the diverse learning needs of CWI students.

Support Student Success and Progress

• Monitor student placement engagement and academic progress through timely feedback and recordkeeping.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages persistence and achievement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to help students reach their academic and career goals.

Contribute to Institutional and Departmental Goals

• Actively participate in department and college meetings committees and planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with peers to support curriculum development assessment and program improvement.
• Demonstrate CWIs core valuesExcellence Innovation Integrity Caring and Respectin all interactions.

Pursue Ongoing Professional Growth

• Engage in professional development to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with supervisors to align professional expertise and interests with student and institutional success.
• Seek opportunities to expand instructional skills certifications and subject knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must currently hold or be willing to obtain appropriate Idaho CTE educator credentials within the timelines specified by the State of Idaho.
Must currently hold or be willing to obtain appropriate professional credentials within the timelines specified by the department.
3 years of industry experience acquired by full-time successful employment in the applicable field.
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures group activitiesindividual instruction distance learning and teaching with technology.
Ability to advise students.
Must be proficient in Java C# Python JavaScript Git and other Software Development-related languages frameworks and systems.
Proficiency in usage of internet email word processing spreadsheet and presentationsoftware applications as well as Learning Management System usage.
Willingness to teach at least two night and/or online courses per year.
Certifications in SCRUM Python Java Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing preferred.
Masters degree in a Software-related field is not required but is 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 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.