Lecturer (Oceanography)

Title: Lecturer (Communicating Research Results)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: Oceanography SOEST

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: December 22 2025

Closing Date: January 12 2026

Salary Information: Minimum LA $1978 per credit hour

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: The Department of Oceanography seeks a part-time instructor for the Spring 2026 semester. Non-tenure; temporary; part-time work as needed; and contingent upon student enrollment and availability of funding

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach one section of the undergraduate course OCN/GES 490 Communicating Research Results (2 credit hours)

2. Collaborate with the lead instructor to refine and maintain the course syllabus and instructional materials

3. Mentor and assist students in developing written oral and visual communication skills to present scientific research

4. Support the lead instructor in timely and consistent grading.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree and 5 years of working experience in Oceanography Communications or related fields.

2. Demonstrated experience communicating scientific research to technical and non-technical audiences.

3. Familiarity with scientific writing oral presentation and data visualization best practices.

4. Strong teaching or lecturer skills including the ability to provide constructive feedback on communication products

Desirable Qualifications

1. Doctorate degree

To Apply:

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Inquiries: Zak Bramble Department of Oceanography

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