Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu
Job Type: Faculty - Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 01761
Department: Dept of English & Appl Linguistics
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.
Description
Job Summary:

The International Group Programs serves international students with varying levels of English language proficiency who are participating in short-term, in-person programs at HPU. Each program is tailored to the particular group's needs and focuses on experiential learning in English language as well as in American and Hawaiian cultures. Instructors primarily create lesson plans, develop materials, provide classroom instruction, and maintain basic student records (engagement and performance) but may be asked to lead and/or support walking tours and other local excursions, and assist as conversation partners. Instructors work with the Director of International Group Programs to ensure that instruction is level-appropriate and tailored to individual groups. Program lengths generally vary between 1 and 3 weeks for each group. Groups typically run during the summer, though infrequently, some groups take place during spring and/or winter break. This is a part-time position with per course compensation.

Location: On-site instruction at HPU's downtown campus sites (Waterfront Plaza, Aloha Tower Marketplace)

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. in TESOL, TEFL, Second Language Acquisition & Teaching, Applied Linguistics or related field, or a B.A. in another field along with an internationally recognized certificate in TESOL or TEFL
• Experience teaching English to speakers of other languages
• Native-level proficiency in English

Desired Qualifications:

• M.A. in TESOL
• Strong teaching evaluations

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• 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 utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare individual lessons, maintain records of student progress and assign grades as needed (90%)
2. Participate in training sessions (5%)
3. Perform other related duties as assigned (5%)
   • Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
Hawaii 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. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .
Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 13 holidays plus discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.
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Do you have a graduate degree in Applied Linguistics or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience teaching modern languages to speakers of other languages?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess native-level proficiency in English?

• Yes
• No

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