INSTRUCTOR, CC (Hawaiian Studies and or Language)

Title: Instructor CC (Hawaiian Studies and or Language)

Position Number:

Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs Humanities Department

Location: Kahului Maui

Date Posted: September 30 2025

Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment

Salary Information: C2minimum $ 5335 / month

Monthly Type: 9 mo

Tenure / Non-Tenure Track: Tenure Track

Full Time/PartTime: Full Time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Other Conditions:

Position may be converted from 9-month to 11-month based on program needs.

Evening weekend television distance education (i.e. Lanai and Molokai) and off-campus (various high school campuses) may be assigned as part of the regular workload.

This is NOT a remote position the job requires in-person work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach introductory and intermediate transfer-level courses in Hawaiian Studies and Hawaiian Language.
2. Teach day evening weekend online (synchronous and asynchronous) early college non-credit and outreach (Hana Lanai Molokai) courses.
3. Conduct curriculum and program development for Hawaiian and Hawaiian Studies.
4. Develop and support course and program development and assessment.
5. Develop teaching strategies instructional materials and methods which (1) integrate appropriate learning resources (2) integrate appropriate thinking skills into course content (3) use learning outcomes-based instruction and (4) address the needs of community college students.
6. Prepare adapt and revise course syllabi schedules content and student learning outcomes.
7. Maintain substantive student interaction outside of class; at least one office hour per week for each course taught; engage in student advising; identify student learning needs and implement constructive responses to them;
8. Participate in faculty campus and administrative committees and initiatives.
9. Develop an approved program of community service and professional self-improvement.
10. Plan organize and independently carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
11. Provide service in areas of expertise to the campus university and larger community.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Hawaiian Language):

Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian the ability to communicate in English and one of the following:

Masters degree in Hawaiian language or literature

ORMasters degree in Hawaiian as a Second language
OR Masters degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian
OR Masters degree in Linguistics ESL Education or another language. At least 12 credits of

*advanced coursework in second language methodology Hawaiian literature Hawaiian culture or any combination thereof.

OR Bachelors degree in Hawaiian language or literature andthree (3) years of related work experience

OR Bachelors degree in Hawaiian as a Second language and three (3) years of related work experience

OR Bachelors degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian and three (3) years of related work experience

OR Bachelors degree in Linguistics ESL Education or another language. At least 12 credits of

*advanced coursework in second language methodology Hawaiian literature Hawaiian culture or any combination thereof andthree (3) years of related work experience

*Advanced coursework is defined as 300-400 level courses offered in a bachelors program. Graduate level coursework is defined as post-baccalaureate courses at the level specified by the institution where the credits were earned.

Minimum Qualifications (Hawaiian Studies):

Masters Degree in Hawaiian Studies

OR

Masters Degree in Hawaiian Language with at least nine (9) credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework focused on NH areas

OR

Bachelors Degree in Hawaiian Studies AND three (3) years related work experience

OR

Masters Degree in Hawaiian Language with at least 15 credits of advanced and/or graduate level coursework focused on NH areas

OR

Masters recognition in a specific area of Hawaiian knowledge as recognized by the Hawaiian Community in that area AND 10 years of related work experience

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching Hawaiian language and Hawaii culture classes at the postsecondary level and fluency in the Hawaiian language.
2. Understanding of curriculum development and instruction.
3. Knowledge of Native Hawaiian history language politics practices and contemporary issues.
4. Knowledge of teaching resources instructional methods and educational programs. Knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment and program review.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish maintain and coordinate positive/productive working relationships with faculty staff and administration using good judgment tact and discretion.
6. Ability to work successfully with multicultural groups and individuals with diverse academic abilities cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
7. Strong curriculum proposal and grant-writing skills.
8. Knowledge of UHMCs mission and vision.

Inquiries:

Name:UH Maui College Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILLNOTBE CONSIDERED

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

1. Aone- to two-page statementoutlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries will NOTbe accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will NOTbe accepted.

1. Resume
2. Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
3. Optionalletters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications willNOTbe considered. NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable illegible password-protected missing or corrupted; therefore late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Maui College and will not be returned.
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• If multiple applications are received from the same applicant only the last application submitted will be reviewed.
• Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.

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