Job Details

Overview

University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, Math & Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Biology lecturer position. This listing provides information about the position, duties and responsibilities, minimum and desirable qualifications, and application attachments.

Position Details

Title: Lecturer, CC (Biology)
Position Number: 0002LEC
Hiring Unit: Math & Sciences
Location: Kapiolani Community College
Date Posted: September 29, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment
Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Spring 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area;
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
• Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).
• Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Molecular and/or Cell Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology & Environmental Science, Ecology, Global Environmental Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Biomedical Sciences, or any Life Sciences.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to course to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
• Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.
• Work experience or teaching experience in the field of ecology or environmental science.
• Experience in leading students in service-learning and working with local community environmental organizations.

Application Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be considered. To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

• A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency with membership in the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
• Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will not be accepted.
• Optional letters of recommendation.

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapiolani Community College and will not be returned. Do not include self-identifying photos or confidential information (such as social security number or date of birth) in submitted documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you may need to create an account.

Inquiries

KapCC Human Resources Department, 808-###-####; email: ...@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA: The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment. For more information, visit the EEO policies page. Employment is contingent on eligibility verification, reference checks, and, for certain positions, criminal history checks. Campus security and crime statistics information can be accessed through the University of Hawaii website. Accommodation requests: The University of Hawai'i complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should contact the EEO coordinator. Details at the accommodation information page.