Lecturer, CC (Japanese)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Languages, Linguistics, & Literature Department is seeking applications for the Japanese lecturer position. This is a temporary position for the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2026, subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Requirements

• Functionally native oral and written fluency in Japanese.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Master’s degree in Japanese (language or literature); OR Master’s degree in Japanese as a Second Language; OR Master’s degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Japanese; OR Master’s degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language.
• At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Japanese literature, Japanese culture, or any combination thereof.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to the course to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
• Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area.
• 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.
• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).

What This Job Offers

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