Lecturer (Oceanography)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Oceanography seeks a part-time instructor for the Fall 2026 semester. This is a non-tenure, temporary, part-time position that is contingent upon student enrollment and availability of funding. The instructor will teach one section of the undergraduate course OCN/GES 490 Communicating Research Results.

Requirements

• Master's degree and 5 years of working experience in Oceanography, Communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience communicating scientific research to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with scientific writing, oral presentation, and data visualization best practices.
• Strong teaching or lecturer skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback on communication products.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of the undergraduate course OCN/GES 490 Communicating Research Results (2 credit hours)
• Collaborate with the lead instructor to refine and maintain the course syllabus and instructional materials
• Mentor and assist students in developing written, oral, and visual communication skills to present scientific research
• Support the lead instructor in timely and consistent grading.

What This Job Offers

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