Job Details

Position Overview

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Math & Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Chemistry part‑time lecturer position. Position Number: 0002LEC. Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment.

Salary and Employment

Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement. Full Time/Part Time: Part Time. Temporary/Permanent: Temporary. Funding: General Funds. For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Spring 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in the assigned subject area; prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.


2. Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes.


3. Submit self‑assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations.


4. Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.


5. 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

1. Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; OR Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensics Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry, WITH 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry (advanced coursework defined as 300‑400 level courses offered in a bachelor's program).

Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience at the community college level.


2. Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.


3. Work experience related to course(s) to be taught.


4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.


5. Familiarity with competency‑ and outcomes‑based instruction.

Application Instructions

To apply, click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents.

Required documents:

• One‑to‑two‑page statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.


• Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies acceptable; original transcripts required at the time of hire).


• Alternative academic record/grade summaries are not accepted.


• Diplomas and copies will not be accepted.


• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. This includes unreadable, illegible, password‑protected, missing, or corrupted materials. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned. Do not include photos or redact confidential info on submitted documents.

EEO & Employment Verifications

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. EEO, Clery Act, ADA

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai‘i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to

Contact

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