What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor (Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies)(0085475, 0085486) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies
Position Number: 0085475, 0085486
Hiring Unit: Ka Haka Ula O Keelikolani College of Hawaiian Language
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: March 5, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled, first review on or about April 7, 2025.
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately July 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses through Hawaiian
- Maintaining Hawaiian as the operational language of the college
- Further development of the College’s laboratory school, especially at the middle school and high school levels
- Development of teaching/resource materials
- Participation in the programs of the College for Native Hawaiians and other similar relationships
- Teaching/participation in other programs/activities as assigned
- Activities that lead to meeting the posted tenure requirements of the College
- Participate as a part of an overall unified effort as a part of the singularity that is the mandated Hawaiian language revitalization goal of the College
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated exemplary proficiency in oral and written Hawaiian with a strong base in traditional Hawaiian culture
- Master's degree or equivalent in a field related to position duties
- Familiarity with the College's posted teaching philosophy and ability to operate within It
- Demonstrated ability to work well within the context of the unique mission of the College and the large range of communities with which it interacts
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the upper division tertiary and/or graduate level through Hawaiian
- Experience in teaching/curriculum development at the preschool, elementary, secondary, and/or lower division tertiary levels
- Community gained qualifications/experience in Hawaiian culture
- Academic qualifications/training beyond the master's
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:
- Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met
- Current curriculum vita
- Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three (3) references. (Letters of reference may be required prior to an interview.
- Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution 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.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. Please redact references to social security numbers and birth date on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Dr. Jason Cabral, (808) 932-7433, e-mail: jasoncab@hawaii.edu
(Ka Unuhi Hawaii)
Kulana Hana: Polopeka Kakoo o ka Olelo Hawaii a me ka Haawina Hawaii
Helu kulana: 0085475, 0085486
Honua Hai: Ka Haka Ula O Keelikolani, Ke Koleke Olelo Hawaii
Kahua Kulanui: Ke Kulanui o Hawaii ma Hilo
La Hoolaha: 4 Malaki, 2025
La Palena Pau: Hoomau ia ka paikomo, aia loiloi mua ma ka la 7 Apelila, 2025
Uku Hana: Ku launa i ka pae makaukau a me ke ko o na koina
Mahina Hana: Hai umikumakahi mahina
Ala Tenua: Tenua
Manawa Piha/Hapa Manawa: Manawa piha
Kumanawa/Paamau: Hai paamau
Na Mea Aelike E Ae: Hoomaka ma lulai 2025, aia i ka apono ia o ke kulana a me ke kala e pono ai.
Kuleana Hana:
- E ao i na papa o ka papahana muapuka a me ka papahana mulipuka ma ka olelo Hawaii
- E malama i ka olelo Hawaii o ia ka olelo lawelawe o ke koleke
- E hoomohala hou ae i ka papahana kula hookolohua o ke Koleke, oi loa ka pae kula waena a kula kiekie
- E hoomohala i na kumuwaiwai hoonaauao
- E komo pu ma na papahana o ke Koleke no na oiwi Hawaii a me na oiwi e
- E komo ma na hana hoopili kulanui kaiaulu o ke Koleke a pilina e ae
- E ao a e komo pu i na papahana a hanana e ae o ke koleke
- E auamo i na kuleana e ko ai na koina o ka tenua ana ma ke koleke
Koina Paa:
- He ahuwale ka walewaha i ka olelo Hawaii ma ka olelo waha a ma ke kakau hoi a he kahua ike kona i paa i ka moomeheu kuuna Hawaii
- He kekele laeoo a kekele pae like paha make kalele i ku pono i na kuleana o keia kulana
- He kamaaina loa i ke Kumu Honua Mauli Ola, ke kalalmanao hoonaauao o ke koleke, a he hiki ke hana i loko o ia kalaimanao hoonaauao
- He ahuwale ka makaukau o ka hana ana i loko o ka poaiapili o ka nuukia kuikawa o ke koleke, a pela pu i loko o na kaiaulu nui akea e pili pu ana me ke koleke
Koina Wae:
- He ike kino i ke ao ana i na papa helu kie o ka papahana muapuka ma ka olelo Hawaii, a pela pu I na papa o ka papahana mulipuka
- He ike kino i ke ao a me ka hoomohala haawina ma ka pae kula kamalii, kula haahaa, kula waena, kula kiekie, a me na papa helu haa o ka papahana muapuka
- He ike kino i ka moomeheu Hawaii i loaa ma ka hana ana i loko o ke kaiaulu Hawaii
- He hoonaauao ia ma na aoao kalaiike kupono e ae ma waho aku o ka pae laeoo
Ke Noi Ana:
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Na Ninau: Dr. Jason Cabral, (808) 932-7433, leka uila: jasoncab@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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