Lecturer (English)

Title:                                   Lecturer (English)

Position Number:              Pending

Hiring Unit:                        College of Arts & Sciences, Humanities Division, English Department

Location:                            UH Hilo

Date Posted:                     July 2, 2025

Closing Date:                     Continuous

Salary Information:            Minimum salary applicable for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent:     Temporary

Other Conditions:  Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2025 - 2026.   Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding.  Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.  

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses, including ENG 100, ENG 100T, and ENG 200-level courses.
2. Hold a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
3. Develop and prepare course schedules, syllabi, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in English or closely related field from a top-tier accredited college or university.
2. At least 3 years of demonstrated success teaching English Composition , professional writing, media, creative writing, or literature at an accredited university.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching in multiple modalities (e.g., online, in-person, hybrid).
2. Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to developing skills in inclusive pedagogy.
3. Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching.

To Apply:  

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents.  A complete application must include:

1. A letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and interests in teaching English
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching experience
4. Names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three professional references
5. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). 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.  Copies of diplomas will not be accepted.

Do not include self-identifying photos. Please redact all references to Social Security numbers and birthdates on any and all copies, including the copies of transcripts (except the final original official transcript).  All requested documents and information submitted becomes the property of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  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:   Leanne Day; lpday@hawaii.edu

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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