Instructor, Mechatronics-Electronics Nampa - Faculty

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Advertised: Jun 04 2024 MST

Applications close: Jul 09 2024 MST

Contract Length:

9 month

Reports To:

Department Chair, Engineering

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$ 68,645.00 to $ 85,806.00

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:

Faculty members teach assigned classes in accordance with the College’s established policies and guidelines, assist in student advising, fulfill committee assignments, perform various institutional and community support activities, and perform responsibilities as assigned. Full-time faculty may be assigned to teach at any time on any of our campuses.

CTE instructors are expected to prepare and present instructional material and assess student performance. In order to maintain relevant industry knowledge and experience, direct industry interaction and professional development will be required. Instructors are to be engaged in the institutional areas where their participation and skill-set have the greatest potential for impact on the success of student performance. In order to maintain relevant industry knowledge and experience, direct industry interaction and professional development will be required. Instructors are to be engaged in the institutional areas where their participation and skill-set have the greatest potential for impact on the success of students.

Essential Functions:

Instruction

• Teach approved Mechatronics-Electronics Technology curriculum associated with DC, AC, Analog, Digital electronics, and Industrial tools and fabrication.

• Develop and maintain inclusive, student-centered "theoretical" and "hands on" instruction to meet the unique needs of CWI’s diverse 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 and program 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 department/program level.

Professional Development

• Work with supervisors to determine how one’s professional expertise and interests

contribute to student and personal success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Industry experience acquired by full-time, successful employment in the applicable field.

• Possess or qualify for an Occupational Specialist Teaching Certificate from Idaho. For more information go to https://cte.idaho.gov/educators-5/become-a-cte-educator/.

• Willingness to work cooperatively, communicate clearly, and be a team player.

• Ability to adapt to variety of teaching methodologies including lectures, group activities,

individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.

• Commitment to professional growth and development.

• Ability to advise students.

• Proficiency in usage of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching at a community college or with adult learners preferred.

• Demonstrated service to an institution of higher learning preferred.

• Experience using instructional technology to deliver courses online required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working indoors, which means exposure to heating or air conditioning. There may be some outdoor exposure when transferring between locations. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet, but varies based upon activity.

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

*This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued funding. Grant-funded positions are subject to at-will employment policies, as well as applicable grant provisions and conditions.

Benefits:

Unlock a world of unparalleled benefits at the College of Western Idaho, where we redefine excellence in affordable and comprehensive benefits packages!

• Premium Plan Rates

• For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov

• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over11%

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts (https://ogi.idaho.gov/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.