Lecturer, CC (Hawaiian Studies)

Description

Title: Lecturer, CC (Hawaiian Studies)
Position Number: Pending
Hiring Unit: Language, Arts, and Humanities Division
Location: Kaua'i Community College
Date Posted: June 18, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Minimum $1,911 per credit hour. Rate may be subject to change.
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
 
Other Conditions: Part-time, for placement on lecturer candidate pool, contingent on availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Day, evening, or Saturday offerings, on- and off-campus including but not limited to Early College.
 
Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Under general supervision, to conduct courses in Hawaiian Studies.
2. Maintain office hours of at least one hour per week for each course taught.
3. Prepare course outlines and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Work under supervision of department chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
5. Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
6. May include instructional assignments involving distance learning.
7. Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
8. The college strongly emphasizes the "open door" concept and serves a diverse student and community population. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. a) Master's Degree in Hawaiian Studies, or b) Master's Degree in Hawaiian language with at least 9 credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework focused on Native Hawaiian areas, or c) Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian Studies and three years related work experience, or d) Master's Degree with at least 15 credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework or research topic focused on Native Hawaiian areas, or e) Master recognition in a specific area of Hawaiian knowledge as recognized by the Hawaiian community in that area and 10 years related work experience.

All degrees must be earned from an accredited institution. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.

Desirable Qualifications 

1. Successful community college teaching experience.
2. Successful multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Demonstrated success serving as a mentor, advisor, or team leader.
4. Have supportive attitude toward student learning and be able to create a nurturing classroom environment for students of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated understanding of issues related to Native Hawaiians or other indigenous populations and the local community, including Hawai`i's unique economic, political, business, and cultural environment.
6. Ability to use writing assignments and integrate teaching of appropriate thinking skills into course content as an integral part of students' classroom learning activities.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:

1) Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts 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.
 
2) Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualifications;
 
3) Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references;    
 
4) Resume.

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Kaua`i  Community College and will not be returned. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:
Call 808-245-8203

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/ 
  
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 the following
link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
  
Kaua‘i Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,  disability, or age in its programs and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these  policies, please contact:  Isaiah Ka‘auwai (TIX and EEO/AA Coordinator), 245-8260, or Andrew Yamamoto (ADA Coordinator for Employees), 245-8323, Kaua‘i Community College, One Stop Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Lihu‘e, HI  96766. 

Salary : $1,911