Lecturer (Hawaiian Studies)

Title:                                Lecturer (Hawaiian Studies)                  (UPDATED 10/31/25)

Position Number:           Pending

Hiring Unit:                     Ka Haka Ula O Keelikolani College of Hawaiian Language                                      

Location:                         UH-Hilo

Date Posted:                   October 28, 2025

Closing Date:                  Continuous

Salary Information:         Applicable Minimum 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.  May be for courses during the day, evening, off-campus, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Course Listing:

Hawaiian Studies: Hawaiian Language and Culture Courses including but not limited to:

• HAW 100A Hawn Language in Action
• HAW 101 Elem Hawaiian I
• HAW 102 Elem Hawaiian II
• HWST 111 Hawaiian Ohana
• HWST 176 Hist & Dev of Hawn Music
• HWST 181A Indig Leadership Through Hula
• HWST 205A/E/I Hawn Music in Action
• HWST 211 Hawaiian Ethnobotany
• HWST 213 Hawaiian Ethnozoology
• KHAW 103 First Lvl Tran Hawn Immersion
• KHAW 133 First Lvl Hawn Speakers
• KHIS 151 Moaukala Ao Pae I
• KHIS 152 Moaukala Ao Pae II
• KHWS 120 Kalaiikepilihelu
• KHWS 381A/E Ka Nohona Kaulana Mahina
• KHWS 462 Haku Mele
• KHWS 463 Intro Hawaiian Narrative Lit
• KHWS 465 Haiolelo Kuuna
• KHWS 466 Mele Ku I Ka Wa
• KHWS 662 Applied Hawaiian Chant

Linguistics, including but not limited to

• LING 102 Intro to Linguistics
• LING 311 Phonetics and Phonology
• LING 194 Special Topics

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct lectures and labs in the Hawaiian Studies and Linguistics programs, that includes instruction through the medium of Hawaiian, when required. 
2. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught, up to 5 office hours per week.
3. Prepare course syllabi and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Commitment to Kumu Honua Mauli Ola educational philosophy of the College.  

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree in Hawaiian Studies, Linguistics, or related field from an accredited college or university or any combination of education/training/experience that equates to this credential for purposes of providing instruction in Hawaiian Studies and/or Linguistics (e.g. – Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications or a minimum of four years of experience in the appropriate subject area).
2. Potential or demonstrated ability to teach courses.
3. Fluency to instruct applicable Hawaiian language and culture course through the medium of Hawaiian.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated high-quality instruction and teaching effectiveness at the college level. 
2. Experience in teaching through the medium of Hawaiian.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with effectively with university or college age students.  

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. 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
2. Curriculum vita/resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  Copies of diplomas will not be accepted.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos.    Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies.  All requested documents/information will become the property of the University.   All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire 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: Jason Cabral, jasoncab@hawaii.edu

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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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