Lecturer (Pacific Studies)

Title: Lecturer (Pacific Studies)
Position Number: LECTURER
Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences/Social Sciences Division
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 16 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year . Positions are part-time temporary non-tenure and contingent upon course offerings sufficient student enrollment position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day evening weekend and/or via distance learning as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teachassigned courses in Pacific Islands Studies.
2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
3. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week per course taught.
4. Work under the supervision of Pacific Islands Studies Certificate co-coordinators and the Division chairperson to integrate teaching efforts with other instructors within the discipline.

1. Masters degree in Pacific Islands Studies; Anthropology Geography History or other related disciplines.
2. Ability to teach assigned course(s).
3. Teaching experience at the college or university level.

1. PhD in Pacific Islands Studies; Anthropology Geography History or other related disciplines.
2. Experience teaching Pacific Islands Studies courses.

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Current curriculum vitae/resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. Copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside of 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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