Assistant Professor Hawaiian Studies

Title: Assistant Professor 

Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Location: UH Manoa

Date Posted: January 3, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins January 30, 2025.

Salary Information: Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General Funds

Other conditions: Recruiting for one tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position to start on August 1, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses at KCHS in Kukulu Aupuni, and at least one of the other areas–Halau o Laka, Kumu Kahiki, Moolelo Oiwi, and Malama Aina, and which could include introductory, lower-division, core, or other required courses
2. Develop and teach new undergraduate and graduate courses in Kukulu Aupuni, and at least one of the other areas–Halau o Laka, Kumu Kahiki, Moolelo Oiwi, Malama Aina
3. Actively participates in undergraduate and graduate advising, mentoring, committees,

research, student activities, and off-campus learning.

1. Conduct and maintain an active research agenda in their field of expertise.
2. Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and the broader community
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. PhD or  JD, from a college or university of recognized standing in a field of study closely related to, or focusing on, Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge, including but not limited to Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Economics, Education, English, Ethnobiology, Ethnobotany, Geography, Health, History, Indigenous/Native Studies, Political Science, Law, Natural Resource Management, Planning, Public Health, and/or other areas may be considered based on candidates strengths. ABDs may be considered.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate coursework related to Kukulu Aupuni and other areas.
3. Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research and/or creative scholarship related to Kukulu Aupuni and other KCHS areas of concentration.
4. Demonstrated ability to utilize educational technology in teaching (in person, online, synchronous, and asynchronous formats).
5. Considerable knowledge of ancestral, and historical topics in Hawaii and the broader Moananuiakea.
6. Experience in working with, and advocating for, the Native Hawaiian community on issues of history, land, culture, language, and politics.
7. Proficiency in Hawaiian and English, including the ability to do research and create new knowledge in Hawaiian.
8. Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated competence and experience teaching in higher education.
2. Experience teaching courses in higher education in Hawaiian Studies or related fields.
3. Demonstrated history of research and scholarly achievement in Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge in the topics related to the field of Kukulu Aupuni.
4. Experience teaching and developing new courses in the field of Hawaiian Studies.
5. Ability to teach courses in Hawaiian.
6. Experience utilizing educational technology in teaching (in person, online, synchronous, and asynchronous formats)
7. Diverse and extensive experience in working with, and advocating for, the Native Hawaiian community on issues of history, land, culture, language, and politics.
8. Demonstrated ability to attract significant extramural funding and secure grants and contracts to build program base.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Cover letter that outlines specifically how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 

2. Names with contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) current professional references who can address your qualifications to the advertised duties and responsibilities,

3. Current Curriculum Vitae, 

4. One research paper related to the advertised duties and responsibilities of the position, 

5. Other relevant materials may include teaching evaluations, examples of educational technology use in teaching, 

6. Official or copy of transcripts that reflect degree and course work with CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED.

If requested transcripts are unobtainable by review date, please indicate so in your cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable upon application but official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Application material will become property of the school upon submission. Applications submitted via e-mail and/or fax will not be considered.

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Inquiries: Dr Kamanamaikalani Beamer, Director; beamer@hawaii.edu

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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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