What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science) UPDATED: October 13, 2026
Position Number: Pending
Hiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences/ Division of Social Sciences
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: April 24, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026-2027. 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
- Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
- Prepare course syllabus, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
- Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.
- Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
- Possesses a Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or closely related discipline
- Ability to teach the assigned course(s)
- Teaching experience in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science,
Desirable Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Geography or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Geography, Planning, and/or Environmental Science courses
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:
- Cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
- A current curriculum vitae/resume
- Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
- Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment)
Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents 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: Dr. Chris Knudson, knudsonc@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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