Lecturer (Pacific Studies)
About The Position
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is accepting applications for a part-time, temporary, non-tenure lecturer applicant pool in Pacific Studies for Academic Year 2026–2027. Appointments are contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and funding availability. Lecturers must be available to teach during the day, evening, or weekend, and/or through distance learning, as needed. The lecturer teaches assigned courses in Pacific Islands Studies, prepares course syllabi and reports related to teaching and student progress, and maintains at least one office hour per week for each course taught. The lecturer works under the supervision of the Pacific Islands Studies Certificate co-coordinators and the Division chairperson to integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Pacific Islands Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, or another related discipline.
- Ability to teach assigned course(s).
- Teaching experience at the college or university level.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Pacific Islands Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, or another related discipline.
- Experience teaching Pacific Islands Studies courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in Pacific Islands Studies.
- Prepare course syllabi and reports related to teaching and student progress.
- Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
- Work under the supervision of the Pacific Islands Studies Certificate co-coordinators and the Division chairperson to integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
