What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Instructor (Art)
Position Number: 84604
Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences/Art
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: May 27, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about July 15, 2026, and will continue until position is filled
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Anticipated start date is January 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
Position Overview
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island’s extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.
Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the UH Hilo Art Department offers a Bachelor of Arts program that uniquely integrates traditional studio arts (drawing, painting, and printmaking) with modern digital media (animation, graphic design, and data visualization). The UH Hilo art program encourages students to develop their skills in both realms to prepare them for today’s art world. The program fosters professional and conceptual growth through combined digital and traditional media pursuits, allowing students to work creatively in online as well as physical environments in the artistically inspirational setting of the Big Island of Hawaii.
The instructor of art provides high-quality instruction within the digital media curriculum, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses: in-person, scheduled or asynchronous online formats as appropriate, as well as traditional foundation studio courses in drawing, painting and 2D design when needed. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will play a key role in the promotion and growth of the Digital Media pathways, collaborating with fellow faculty to maintain a cohesive departmental vision. As a mentor and advisor, the instructor will guide Art majors through their academic journey, ensuring they develop the conceptual and professional skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving artistic landscape.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in visual arts, focusing on digital media and traditional studio art.
- Prepare course schedule, syllabi, and reports regarding student progress.
- Attend regular department faculty meetings.
- Guide students on digital media pathways, curriculum, and career opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in a relevant field
- Specialization in digital media arts through education or professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience teaching effectively at the college level.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience teaching digital media arts at the college level.
- Experience teaching traditional studio arts at the college level.
- Professional practice in exhibition, production, publishing.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
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Sufficient knowledge of art history to teach “Survey of World Art”
courses.
To Apply: 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. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Jean Ippolito, Art Department Chair. jippolit@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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/
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Reduced or Flexible Hours, Dental Insurance