Department Chair, Computer Science

Contract Length: 

11 month

Reports To: 

Dean, Science, Technology, and Math

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range: 

$88,094 - $106,852

If you love leading people, shaping programs, and making a direct impact on student success, this role is for you! As Department Chair, you’ll guide and support faculty, foster industry partnerships, and ensure programs meet the highest standards of quality. You’ll balance leadership and teaching while driving initiatives that strengthen both students’ learning experiences and the department’s 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 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.