Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language) (0086807)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Languages, Linguistics and Literature Department is seeking applications for the Hawaiian Language Instructor. This is a permanent, tenure-track, 9-month position that is contingent on course offerings and student demand, beginning approximately August 2026. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Master’s degree in Hawaiian (language or literature); OR, Master’s degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language; OR, Master’s degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian; OR, Master’s degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language.
• At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian (language or literature) AND 3 years related work experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language AND 3 years related work experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian AND 3 years related work experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or other language.
• At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof AND 3 years related work experience.
• Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of experience integrating speaking, writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of the Hawaiian language at the community college level, with evidence substantiated by student and peer assessments.
• Experience teaching the Hawaiian language through multiple modes of teaching (i.e. in-person, online, hybrid).
• Successful teaching at the post-secondary level, as substantiated by student and peer assessments.
• Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators.
• Successful use of technology to support all modes of instruction.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the community college with its open-door and multicultural populations.
• Ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to develop Hawaiian literature and/or culture courses.
• Comprehension or understanding of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale.
• Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College's vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous-serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Hawaiian language courses including design, delivery, and assessment in terms of student-learning outcomes.
• Develop and/or update course content and materials and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to improve student attainment of learning outcomes.
• Address the learning needs of the colleges diverse students.
• Integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate.
• Use multimedia resources.
• Teach courses in the Hawaiian Language through multiple modes of teaching (i.e., in-person, online, hybrid).
• Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning outcomes.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes.
• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations.
• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• Integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).
• Classes may be offered in-person, online, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Classes may be offered off-site as when required.
• Working collegially to provide service to the department and college.
• Engaging in public service related to one’s professional status and/or expertise.
• Engaging in professional development.
• Engaging in professional or scholarly activities related to one’s discipline or teaching.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.
• Employment 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level