Job Details

Teach graduate courses related to the field of sustainability. Plan and supervise semester activities that include the following: syllabus creation and semester calendar planning; overseeing class instruction and meeting course objectives; maintaining records on and evaluating student performance; assigning grades both at the midterm and final grade submission due dates.

Adjunct - Sustainability

Job Summary: Teach graduate courses related to the field of sustainability. Plan and supervise semester activities that include the following: syllabus creation and semester calendar planning; overseeing class instruction and meeting course objectives; maintaining records on and evaluating student performance; assigning grades both at the midterm and final grade submission due dates.

Compensation: $1,050 per credit - Masters, $1,150 per credit - Doctorate

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability.
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment.

Other Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Course preparation (20%): Develop a course syllabus available to students two-weeks prior to start of semester, Prepare course website using Blackboard.
• Course maintenance and delivery (30%): Update course website weekly and post assignments in a timely manner, Prepare and deliver course lesson plans weekly and on time.
• Student communication and assistance (25%): Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner (within 48 hours of receiving inquiry), Give students appropriate feedback and guidance to assist in learning.
• Student assessment and grading (25%): Return student assignments within an appropriate time frame, Submit student grades by both the required midterm and final due dates.
• Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%): Actively participate as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law.