Instructor (0085960T, CTAHR/FCS)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is seeking an instructor to support the academic services of the Human Development and Family Sciences program. UHM is an R1 institution, part of a statewide system, and a Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU). The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including HDFS core and elective courses, and advise HDFS undergraduate majors on professional advancement, graduate studies, and child and family occupations. The position is a full-time, 9-month temporary appointment with an 80% Instruction and 20% Service workload, subject to adjustment. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
• Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and online, and the ability to direct group discussions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.

Nice To Haves

• PhD from a college or university of recognized standing in Human Development, Marriage & Family Studies, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level in human development, family studies, family financial planning, or related field.
• Ability to develop effective instructional and curriculum content, both in person and online.
• Record of professional presentations and publications.
• Experience and evidence of effective mentoring and career guidance.
• Experience in working with diverse cultural contexts, their families, communities, and student populations.
• Experience in working with Asian and Pacific Islander and multi-ethnic families or communities.
• Record of successful outreach and collaboration activities with families, schools, and relevant community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload, especially large, introductory lecture/lab sections, in alignment with departmental needs and priorities.
• Use evidence-based pedagogy and high-impact practices (field experiences, service learning, industry projects, etc.).
• Provide service and contribute to Human Development and Family Studies curriculum and program development, including planning for a graduate program, and collaborating with community and industry partners.
• Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.
• Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
• Build and sustain partnerships with Hawaii communities and industry partners to support in workforce development.
• Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion, recruitment, and other activities in the HDFS.
• Serve on departmental/college/university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

What This Job Offers

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