Lecturer, CC (Literature) Job at University of Hawai'i in Honolulu

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, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Position Number: 0002LEC

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:

1. Teach courses in the assigned subject area through multiple modes of teaching (i.e., in-person, online, hybrid);
2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
3. Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
4. Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
5. Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator / division chairperson;
6. Integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
7. Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week);
8. Classes may be offered in-person, online, evenings, and / or weekends;
9. Classes may be offered off-site as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following:
2. Master’s degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language; OR
3. Master’s degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian; OR
4. 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; OR
5. Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian language AND 3 years related work experience; OR
6. Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian language as a Second Language AND 3 years related work experience; OR
7. Bachelor’s degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian AND 3 years related work experience; OR
8. Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or other language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof AND 3 years of related work experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

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

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:

1. A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Official 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 of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
3. Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
4. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
5. Optional letters of recommendation.

NOTE:

The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents / information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).

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