Title: Instructor, CC (Public Health) #82261
Position Number: 82261
Hiring Unit: Health Education
Location: Kaua'i Community College
Date Posted: May 2, 2024
Closing Date: June 14, 2024
Salary Information: C2A, minimum $4,909/month 
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Full time, 9-month, general funds, to begin approximately Fall 2024, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. Renewal of appointment contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs. 
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach in-person and online courses related to public health writing skill development, public health research methods, global health, social & behavioral sciences, health equity, social justice, antiracism, indigenous health, and other public health topics to community college and early college students and public health professionals
2. Plan and establish new courses and programs
3. Advise and mentor public health students
4. Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
5. Serve on departmental and university committees
6. Provide service to professional and community stakeholders as relevant to the individual's academic specialty
7. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with the majority of coursework in Public Health or related field
2. Evidence of ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions
3. Experience mentoring students at the college/university level
4. Demonstrated ability to work well with others
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Experience working in multicultural and diverse settings
7. Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others
 
Desirable Qualifications
1. Established record of effective teaching to college students through classroom and/or distance education modalities
2. Demonstrated ability to develop new courses and/or programs
3. Experience applying innovative teaching techniques in courses
4. Demonstrated ability to conduct active research through peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and/or other scholarly products in public health writing, public health pedagogy, antiracism, and/or health equity
5. Familiarity with public health applied learning experiences
6. Demonstrated interest or experience working in multicultural and diverse settings and populations.
Application Submission
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents.
 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) Cover letter including statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position 3) Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references 4) Resume All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment. 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. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later time in the search process. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. Inquiries:(808) 245-8372 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), 808-245-8260, or Andrew Yamamoto (ADA Coordinator for Employees), 808-245-8323, Kaua‘i Community College, One Stop Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.