Job Details

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Languages, Linguistics, & Literature Department is seeking applications for the Hawaiian lecturer position. Please see the information about the position, duties and responsibilities, qualifications, and job application attachments below:

Working Title: Lecturer, CC, Hawaiian.

Position Number: 0002LEC.

Hiring Unit: Languages, Linguistics, & Literature.

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College.

Date Posted: February 3, 2025.

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment.

Salary: Minimum $1,911 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement.

Schedule: Part Time.

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary.

Funding: General.

Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Summer/Fall 2025. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area through multiple modes of teaching (in-person, online, hybrid).
• 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.
• Integrate 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 in-person, online, evenings, and/or weekends; may also be offered off‑site as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following:
• Master's degree in Hawaiian language.
• Master's degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language.
• Master's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian.
• Master's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language.
• At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof.
• Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian language and 3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian language as a Second Language and 3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian and 3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or other language and at least 12 credits of advanced coursework and 3 years of related work experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of experience integrating speaking, writing, technology and thinking skills in the teaching of the Hawaiian language.
• Experience teaching Hawaiian language in‑person and online.
• Successful teaching at the post‑secondary level as substantiated by student and peer assessments.
• Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators.
• Successful use of technology to support all modes of instruction.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the community college with its open‑door and multicultural populations.
• Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College's mission of positioning the college as a leading Native Hawaiian/indigenous‑serving higher education institution.
• Ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to develop Hawaiian literature and/or culture courses.
• Comprehension or understanding of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale.

To Apply

Click 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 transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date. Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• For transcripts issued outside the United States, a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a recognized credential evaluation agency.
• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All requested documents become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned. Do not include any self‑identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents.

Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, ...@hawaii.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Policies

The University of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements, reference checks, and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

Accommodation requests: The University of Hawai‘i complies with the ADA. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Contact information for equity and discrimination matters: Section 504 Coordinator, (808) ###-####; Title IX Coordinator, (808) ###-####.