Lecturer, CC (Political Science)

Working Title: Lecturer CC Political Science

Position Number: 0002LEC

Hiring Unit: Social Sciences

Location: Kapiolani Community College

Date Posted:June 4 2025

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Salary: Minimum $1911 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement (Rate to be updated effective Fall 2025).

Schedule: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General

Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2025. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area;

• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;

• Assess student learning in terms of student and program learning outcomes;

• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;

• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;

• Maintain one office hour per week for each course taught.

• Classes may be offered online daytime evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Political Science.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the community college level.

• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.

• Work experience related to course to be taught.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.

• Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILLNOTBE CONSIDERED(Read the To Apply section carefully)

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Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application applicants must attach the following:

• Aone- to two-page statementoutlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;

• Official transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcriptsare acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued 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.

  • Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.

  • Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

• Optionalletters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications willNOTbe accepted.

NOTE:

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