Casual Hire - Kapaakea Summer Institute - SLS 302 Instructor

Description

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Title: Kapaakea Summer Institute - SLS 302 Instructor

Position Number: **** Casual Hire Instructor

Hiring Unit: Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Native Hawaiian Student Services -NHSS
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu – HI

Date Post: 5/4/26

Closing Date: 5/11/26

Salary: $5,934 / 3 credits equivalency

Full time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions (if applicable): Classes from May 25 – July 3, 2026

Other Co

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Kapa?akea Principal Investigators, the SLS 302 Instructor will provide the following:

• Teach SLS 302 Second Language Learning to Native Hawaiian students in the NHSS sheltered summer institute program.
• Incorporate traditional Hawaiian knowledge and texts into the curriculum.
• Other related tasks and/or duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Hawaiian Studies, Language, Political Science, Education, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field
  • Teaching experience in college level courses
  • Experience in the field of Native Hawaiian or indigenous education
  • Demonstrated ability to present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing and verbally

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Education or closely related field
• Evidence of ability to teach effectively
• Ability to teach Second Language Studies while teaching toward the learning outcomes of SLS 302 at UH Manoa
• Familiarity with a range of perspectives and experiences of Native Hawaiian students in the social sciences
• Familiarity with institutional barriers for Native Hawaiian students in higher education and best practices for Native Hawaiian student success

To apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest or cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of 3 professional references;
4. Copies of educational transcripts with confidential information redacted.

Optional: You may also include previous teaching evaluations, if available.

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Inquiries: Nalani Balutski, balutski@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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