Assistant Professor (Educational Foundations) - 0076272

University of Hawaii•Kapolei, HI

About The Position

The Education Division at the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Education Foundations, pre-K–12, with an appointment beginning August 1, 2027. The position focuses on teaching, research, and service, with priority given to candidates experienced in designing, implementing, and supervising field-based pre-K–12 Educational Foundations curricula, particularly in Special Education, Multicultural Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners, Educational Media Technology, and field experience mentoring. The teaching and supervision assignment is three 3-credit courses per semester (9 credits total). Courses may be delivered online asynchronously or synchronously, in a hybrid format, or fully in person on campus. The role also includes supervising and mentoring teacher candidates in field-based practicums and student teaching, traveling to field experience sites, and maintaining relationships with area pre-K–12 school partners. The faculty member is expected to conduct scholarly research and creative work leading to peer-reviewed publications, participate in professional education associations, pursue professional development, contribute to curriculum and program development and assessment, provide service to the division, campus, system, and professional and academic communities, participate in faculty governance, and advise undergraduate teacher candidates. The UHWO Education Division is accredited by CAEP and prepares educators to address the needs of the whole child, advance social justice and equity, and become reflective practitioners and lifelong learners.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Education from an accredited university, specializing in Educational Foundations with emphasis in at least two of the following: teaching and supervising Special Education, Multicultural Education for CLD learners, and technology in teaching and learning. ABD applicants may apply but must complete all degree requirements before August 1, 2027.
At least three years of excellent pre-K–12 teaching and supervision, demonstrated through student evaluations and/or administrative and/or peer reviews.
Scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, presentations at professional conferences, or demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish scholarly work relevant to pre-K–12 teaching and learning.
Interest in and evidence of quality service to the profession and the broader education community.
Demonstrated commitment to serving and educating students from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Reliable transportation to travel to and from field experience sites.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience teaching and/or supervising in pre-K–12 inclusion, resource, or self-contained classrooms in partnership with special educators.
Successful experience teaching and/or supervising pre-K–12 CLD learners.
Ability to help candidates develop cultural and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions to integrate Hawaiian ways of knowing, learning, and teaching and increase instructional proficiency in Hawaiian language, history, and culture.
Experience using educational media and technology, including assistive technology and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, to support all pre-K–12 students, including students with disabilities and English language learners.
Successful experience developing innovative, technology-based courses for non-traditional students.
Commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the University of Hawai‘i’s mission and purpose, including positioning the university as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution.
Knowledge of Hawai‘i State and CAEP accreditation standards and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience working in Professional Development Schools.
Excellent post-secondary teaching experience in a regionally accredited teacher preparation program.
Evidence of a focused scholarly research agenda that informs the candidate’s practice.

Responsibilities

Teach three 3-credit courses per semester in Educational Foundations, including Special Education, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners, and Educational Media Technology, for pre-K, elementary, middle-level, and secondary preservice teacher candidates.
Supervise and mentor pre-K–12 teacher candidates in field-based practicums and student teaching.
Travel to field experience sites and establish and maintain positive working relationships with area pre-K–12 school partners.
Conduct scholarly research and creative endeavors leading to peer-reviewed publications.
Participate actively in professional education associations in the candidate’s discipline.
Pursue professional development to remain current in the field.
Participate in curriculum and program design, development, and assessment.
Provide service to the division, campus, system, and broader professional and academic community.
Participate in faculty governance.
Advise undergraduate teacher candidates.
Perform other duties as assigned.