View Job description for Faculty Adjunct English

Reports To:

Department Chair English

Position Status:

PT - Part-Time Non Benefited (non-student)

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options exceptional tuition value and support every step of the way.

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Position Summary:

English Adjunct faculty teach primarily first year composition courses but may also teach basic writing literature and creative writing courses. 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 and online. This position includes classes taught in the evenings/weekends and when necessary at the Colleges off campus centers. Applicants will be contacted as need for adjuncts arises.

Essential Functions:

Teach contracted credit load of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in
the CWI catalog
Utilize outcomes assessment measures
Participate in instructional evaluation processes
Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviations promptly and accurately
communicated through the appropriate channels
Monitors student placement in courses and student progress; maintains accurate records
Demonstrate 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:

Masters degree in relevant field of study with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in
discipline
Experience teaching secondary level students in field of study
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching methodologies including lectures group activities
individual instruction distance learning and teaching with technology
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
Proficiency in the use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation
software and Blackboard applications
Three years experience teaching field of study at post-secondary level preferred
Successful experience teaching at a community college or with adult learners preferred
Experience using instructional technology 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.

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.