Lecturer, CC (Hawaiian)

Description

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:

Working Title: Lecturer, CC, Hawaiian                         

Position Number: 0002LEC

Hiring Unit: Languages, Linguistics, & Literature  

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 (ie. 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 when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following:

1. Master’s degree in Hawaiian language; OR

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.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

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:

• A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 

• 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.

  • Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.

  • Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

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.).

• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquires: KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity 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.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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/ 

Kapi'olani Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, contact Section 504 Coordinator, (808) 734-9575, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 'Ilima 209, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816;  Title IX Coordinator, (808) 734-9522, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 'Ilima 205A, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816.

Salary : $1,911