Lecturer Hawaiian Studies

Title: Lecturer (Hawaiian Studies)

Position Number: Pending

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

Location: UHHilo

Date Posted: July 29 2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: For placement in lecturer pool beginning Fall 2024 Spring 2025 and Summer 2025. Positions are parttime temporary nontenure 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.

Course Listing Hawaiian Language and Culture Courses including but not limited to:

1. HAW 100A Hawn Language in Action
2. HAW 101 Elem Hawaiian I
3. HAW 102 Elem Hawaiian II
4. HWST 111 Hawaiian Ohana
5. HWST 176 Hist & Dev of Hawn Music
6. HWST 181A Indig Leadership Through Hula
7. HWST 205A/E/I Hawn Music in Action
8. HWST 211 Hawaiian Ethnobotany
9. HWST 213 Hawaiian Ethnozoology
10. KHAW 103 First Lvl Tran Hawn Immersion
11. KHAW 133 First Lvl Hawn Speakers
12. KHIS 151 Moaukala Ao Pae I
13. KHIS 152 Moaukala Ao Pae II
14. KHWS 120 Kalaiikepilihelu
15. KHWS 381A/E Ka Nohona Kaulana Mahina
16. KHWS 462 Haku Mele
17. KHWS 463 Intro Hawaiian Narrative Lit
18. KHWS 465 Hailelo Kuuna
19. KHWS 466 Mele Ku I Ka Wa
20. KHWS 662 Applied Hawaiian Chant
21. KED 641A Hawn & Indig Medium Fld Exp II
22. KED 642A Hawn & Indig Fld Exp II Sem

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct lectures and labs in the Hawaiian Studies 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 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 (e.g. Bachelors degree with relevant certifications or a minimum of four years of experience in the appropriate subject area).
2. Potential or demonstrated ability to teachcourses.
3. Fluency to instruct applicable Hawaiian language and culture course through the medium of Hawaiian.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated highquality 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 each 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 (including email address) of at least three 3 current professional references

4. official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any selfidentifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security numbers and birthdates from transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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