Ho‘omau Learning Program Non-Credit Instructor (Casual Hire)

Description

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Health Academics is seeking applications for the Ho’omau Learning Program Non-Credit Instructor. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: 

Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions.  Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave).  Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: Ho’omau Learning Program Non-Credit Instructor (Casual Hire)

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Health Academic Programs

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted: September 1, 2026

Closing Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM HST (advertisement updated July 13, 2026)

Salary: Starting at $45.53 per hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule: up to 19 hours per week 

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Revolving 

Other Conditions: Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.  Application review will begin on July 20, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, teach community health courses assigned.

• Develop curriculum and teach non-credit courses.

• Subjects include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Wellness & Active Living – Courses that support mobility, brain health, balance, stress reduction, and overall quality of life through movement, mindfulness, and preventive health practices.

  • Leisure & Enrichment – Arts, crafts, language, and creative classes that nurture curiosity, joy, and meaningful community connection.

  • Technology & Digital Confidence – Hands-on digital literacy training that builds confidence, promotes safety, and supports connection in an increasingly digital world.

  • Workforce & Community Education – Skill-building programs aligned with community needs, including community health, caregiving, and other high-demand fields.

  • Hawaiian Culture & Place-Based Learning – Classes that celebrate ‘ike Hawai‘i, cultural practice, ‘ike kupuna, and ‘ike wahi, strengthening connection to culture, community, and place.

  • Caregiving & Support Education – Educational offerings for family and professional caregivers grounded in compassion, cultural values, and best practices.

• Evening classes, weekend classes, and distance education classes may be assigned as part of the assignment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and to teach for a variety of audiences, including adult learners and veterans.

• Teaching assignment is as needed and dependent upon course enrollment.

• Other duties as assigned

Note: If you have proposals for offering the topics listed above, please complete the course proposal form. For questions, contact hackerh@hawaii.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of job-related experience.

• Knowledge, skills, ability, and expertise are required in the field.

• Ability to teach and assess student learning outcomes effectively. 

• Must be able to provide a course proposal, description, syllabus detailing the student outcomes, and suggested budget.

Note: For the Ho’omau Learning Program, education and work experience requirements will vary depending on the course you are applying for:

• Ikebana

  • Master Certificate from the respective flower arrangement style or equivalent combination of education/training and job-related experience, i.e., Ikenobo, Ohara, Sogetsu 

• Tai Chi 

  • Certification in Tai Chi instruction and 

  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• Qi Gong 

  • Certification from a Teacher Training Program (TTP):

    • Level 1 (Practice Leader): Usually 50–100 hours. This allows someone to lead basic forms but may not provide deep "why" knowledge OR

    • Professional Instructor: Usually 200–500 hours of specific Qi Gong training.

    • Master Level: Often requires decades of practice and thousands of hours of study.

• Yoga

  • RYT-200 Certification: Completion of a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher program (foundational level). Certification must be from a Yoga Alliance-accredited school 

  • Demonstrated proficiency in:

• Anatomy & Physiology: Ensuring safe alignment and injury prevention.

• Philosophy: Integrating traditional yoga ethics and history into practice.

• Teaching Methodology: Clear sequencing, cueing, and classroom management.

• Taiko

  • License or certification in the art of Taiko or equivalent combination of education/training and job-related experience 

• Caregiver Support and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, and related subjects with a focus on geriatrics OR

• Associate’s degree in a health-related field, and 5 years of work-related experience OR

• Community Health Worker Certificate from an accredited institution and experience working with persons who are elderly, frail, or developmentally disabled

• Senior Fitness

  • Associate’s degree in a health-related field, and 5 years of work-related experience

• Art for Seniors

  • Master’s degree in Art, Fine Arts, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; OR

  • A combination of education, training, and significant professional experience in visual arts or arts education that demonstrates the ability to effectively teach the subject at the college level

• Financial Literacy

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; OR

  • A combination of education, training, and significant professional experience in financial literacy, personal finance, or financial education that demonstrates the ability to effectively teach the subject

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the community college or university level.

• Demonstrated ability to work with adult and non-traditional learners.

• Experience teaching in an online setting.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse team of people.

• Good classroom management skills.

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:

1. Cover letter;

2. Resume;

3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and

4. Official graduate and undergraduate 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. The 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

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.).

• Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.

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

Inquiries: Kapi’olani Community College 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 in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

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/   

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