Contract Length: 

9 month

Reports To: 

Department Chair, Manufacturing

Position Status:

FT - Full-Time

Posted Pay Range: 

$49,405 - $61,756

Are you passionate about empowering students through education? At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), we’re looking for educators who are driven to make a meaningful difference—both 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, you’ll engage in collaborative service activities, build professional relationships across the institution, and help shape department-level goals and assessments. You’ll also have the opportunity to align your own professional growth with CWI’s mission—exploring 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 CWI’s 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 one’s professional expertise and interests contribute to student and personal success.

What We're 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 https://cte.idaho.gov/educators/certifications/ or contact kristi.enger@cte.idaho.gov 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 manager's 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 www.OGI.Idaho.gov  
• 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.