Instructor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0087561)

Title: Instructor (Administration of Justice) (UPDATED 8/14/26)
Position Number:
Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences/Social Sciences
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: June 23 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment application review begins on or about October 1 2026 and will continue until position is filled
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Anticipated start date is January or August 2027 pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the islands extraordinary geological biological and cultural diversity. A comprehensive regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science geology astronomy and Hawaiian language revitalization while advancing research scholarship and creative activity that support community needs environmental stewardship Indigenous knowledge systems and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees Masters degrees and specialized undergraduate certificate programs. The College also offers Masters degree programs in Education Counseling Psychology and Heritage Management. Many of these programs take special advantage of our island location.

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for the position of Instructor of Administration of Justice. This Instructor position is responsible for teaching a wide range of AJ courses in the area of criminal justice each semester based on department needs as well as assisting with student events and co-curricular activities in the AJ department.

The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) that includes a fully online Law Enforcement Cohort Track specifically designed for law enforcement officers and the department also offers a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate. The mission of the Department of Administration of Justice is to prepare students to be innovative leaders in law enforcement courts and corrections criminal justice administration homeland security and justice advocacy; qualify our majors for acceptance to top-notch graduate programs and law schools; and support the community through engaged scholarship and service. Additional information about the Department of Administration of Justice can be found athttps:// and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses including Intro to Administration of Justice Crime and Society Criminal Justice Policing and Punishment Criminal Law and Procedure Public Policy Analysis Advocacy and Criminal Justice Public Leadership & Ethics and other upper division AJ courses as needed.
2. Hold weekly on-campus office hours.
3. Assist with student events and co-curricular activities.

1. Masters degree in Criminal Justice Criminology or closely related social science discipline.
2. Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice.
3. Successful teaching at the university level in both online and face-to-face instruction.

1. Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Criminology or closely related social science discipline.
2. A proven track record of effective course instruction in lower and upper-division criminal justice courses at the university level.
3. Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting.
4. Applied experience in law enforcement.

1. Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met
2. Current curriculum vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Course evaluations and sample syllabi
5. A list of three (3) current references including mailing address e-mail phone number(s) (letters or recommendation may be requested after initial review)
6. Academic transcripts (copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information please refer to the following link: Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled