Instructor (0085960T, CTAHRFCS)

Title: Instructor (I2) of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Position Number:T

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu HI

Date Posted: June 12 2026

Closing Date: June 26 2026

Full Time/Part Time: Full time 9-month appointment

Additional Salary Information: Faculty Salary Schedule

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Other Conditions: Position Workload: 80% Instruction and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. For best consideration all application materials should be submitted by June:59PM HST. Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an Indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an R1 institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region. University of Hawaii is one of a few MSI-LGUs offering Associate Baccalaureate Masters and Ph.D. STEM degrees as well as post-graduate certificates.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the academic services of the Human Development and Family Sciences program in the Family Consumer Sciences department. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits) including both HDFS core and required elective courses. The instructor will also advise HDFS undergraduate majors in areas related to professional advancement in the field (e.g. graduate studies; child and family occupations).

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction (80%)

1. Teach or co-teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload especially large introductory lecture/lab sections in alignment with departmental needs and priorities.
2. Use evidence-based pedagogy and high-impact practices (field experiences service learning industry projects etc.).
3. Provide service and contribute to Human Development and Family Studies curriculum and program development including planning for a graduate program and collaborating with community and industry partners.
4. Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.

Service (20%)

1. Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
2. Build and sustain partnerships with Hawaii communities and industry partners to support in workforce development.
3. Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion recruitment and other activities in the HDFS and serve on departmental/college/university committees.
4. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree from a college or university of recognized standing in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
2. Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills both in person and online and the ability to direct group discussions.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty staff students and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students colleagues and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.

Desirable Qualifications

1. PhD from a college or university of recognized standing in Human Development Marriage & Family Studies or other related fields.
2. Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level in human development family studies family financial planning or related field.
3. Ability to develop effective instructional and curriculum content both in person and online.
4. Record of professional presentations and publications.
5. Experience and evidence of effective mentoring and career guidance.
6. Experience in working with diverse cultural contexts their families communities and student populations.
7. Experience in working with Asian and Pacific Islander and multi-ethnic families or communities.
8. Record of successful outreach and collaboration activities with families schools and relevant community organizations.

TO APPLY:Click in the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov you will need to create an account.

Submit the following as a single PDF as your NEOGOV attachment:

1. Cover letter (describing qualifications course interests (livestock and/or aquaculture) and alignment with duties.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV);
3. Statement of extension teaching (no more than 2 pages outlining pedagogy and plans for hands-on learning in Hawaiis terrestrial and aquatic systems);
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness(e.g. summaries of student evaluations sample syllabus/lab or peer review);
5. Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
6. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries:Dr. Rajesh Jha

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