(Casual Hire) Research Assistant

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Working Title: Research Assistant

Position Number: ****Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Department of Ethnic Studies College of Social Sciences

Location:Honolulu (Manoa)

Date Posted: 07/13/2026

Closing Date: 07/24/2026

Salary Range:$26.70/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday up to 20 hours/week

Type:Temporary Not to Exceed 10/24/26

Funding:RTRF

Other Conditions:

To begin as soon as July 27 2026 for up to October 24 2026 but may end sooner dependent on availability of funding and program need. Must be available to work during office business hours M-F 7:45am to 4:30pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides research assistance to Dr. Maile Arvins community-engaged history project Na Lei Poina Ole (Beloved Children Never Forgotten) about the history of reformatories and industrial schools in Hawaii.
2. Conducts archival research and oral history interviews as needed.
3. Analyzes and reflects on the historical data.
4. Writes about these histories for both public and academic audiences.
5. Other duties as assigned.
   
   

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Ability to learn to conduct historical research with archival materials and published scholarly secondary sources.
3. Ability to learn to manage organizing and translating historic Hawaiian language documents.
4. Ability to learn to analyze historical data and produce public-facing communications (including but not limited to writing graphs timelines or other data visualizations) to engage the public.
5. Ability to respectfully engage with community members who have relevant experience related to the histories being studied.
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications
2. resume
3. name and contact information (including email addresses) of 2 professional references and
4. transcript(s) or equivalent showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable however original and official transcripts will be required at time of hire).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.

Inquiries:

Dr. Maile Arvin email:

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