Graduate Teaching Assistant Hawaiian Studies
About The Position
This is a temporary, non-tenure track position for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Hawaiian Studies at the Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. The position is part-time, equivalent to 50% Full Time, and is for a 9-month academic year. The role involves teaching and/or assisting with courses in Hawaiian Studies, providing technical support for online and hybrid course delivery, and supporting students with course technologies. Appointments may be renewable based on funding, program needs, and performance. The position is contingent upon course offerings, sufficient enrollment, and program needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
- Admitted full-time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
- Completion of Hawaiian Studies 107 and another upper-division or graduate HWST course.
- Satisfy employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Undergo reference checks of previous employers.
- Complete an application and attach a cover letter, CV/Resume, names and contact information of at least 3 professional references, and official transcripts or equivalent documents.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Hawaiian language.
- Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program.
- Grade point average above 3.0.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in Hawaiian Studies (HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356) and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
- Provide support and assistance to instructor in the development and delivery of course content, discussion leading and facilitation, student feedback, and assessment.
- Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology-enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T. - Here Or There).
- Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g. Laulima, Lamaku, communication and collaboration tools).
- Attend weekly training meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary Information: Step 18 - $2,335.50 month/ $24,912 annual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
