Instructor of 'Olelo Hawai'i

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific University’s Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks a part-time, non-tenure-track Adjunct Instructor of Hawaiian Language and Culture beginning in January 2027. The instructor will teach one to two introductory Hawaiian language and culture courses per semester to undergraduate students. The appointment may extend through May 2028 based on successful performance.

The position is based on face-to-face teaching at the Forest Grove campus. The instructor will develop course curricula and assist in developing student learning outcomes aligned with department standards. This is a teaching position with no scholarship or service expectations. The successful candidate will collaborate with department colleagues to provide a meaningful education to undergraduate students.

Faculty positions operate within the parameters of the University Faculty and Governance Handbook. Working conditions include classroom teaching, maintaining office hours, and participating in in-person or virtual meetings. Overtime and travel are not required.

Requirements

• Background in Hawaiian language and culture.
• Demonstrated potential for success teaching in a college or university setting.
• Clear communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a love for the discipline.
• Maintain rigor and high standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to student needs.
• Be accessible to students for advice and counsel.
• Show respect for all persons.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to continue working without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success teaching Hawaiian language and culture.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• An advanced degree in the teaching of language and culture or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two introductory Hawaiian language and culture courses per semester to undergraduate students.
• Provide high-quality, in-person instruction and timely feedback to students at the Forest Grove campus.
• Develop course curricula and assist with developing student learning outcomes aligned with department standards.
• Collaborate with department faculty to ensure curricular alignment and support student success.
• Create a course syllabus that meets college standards.
• Facilitate assessments of student learning to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes.
• Maintain office hours and participate in in-person or virtual meetings.
• Attend department faculty meetings as schedule allows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed