Instructor (Psychology) (0084607)

Description

Position Title: Instructor

Position Number: 0084607

Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences - Psychology

Date Posted: 02/18/2026

Closing Date: Continuous; applications review begins 03/23/2026. Applications received by 03/22/2026 will be given priority.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure Track

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:

The Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences (CSS), University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM) invites applicants for the position of Instructor (I-2). This is a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2026, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. We are seeking a candidate committed to undergraduate education and interest in advancing instructional pedagogy in the psychological sciences in both online and in person formats.

More information about the department is available at https://psychology.manoa.hawaii.edu/.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach assigned undergraduate courses of Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Statistical Techniques in Psychology, and additional courses serving departmental needs.
2. Participate in department, college, university, and community service.
3. Participate in mentoring graduate students on pedagogical knowledge and course development.
4. Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related discipline from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Evidence in ability to teach Psychology effectively at a university level.
3. Demonstrated ability to direct graduate teaching and learning assistants.
4. Advanced pedagogical knowledge for both online and in-person instruction.
5. Strong communication and organizational skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications include:

1. Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Proven track record of effective course instruction in lower and upper-division Psychology courses at the university level.
3. Ability to teach courses related to statistics and behavioral neuroscience at the undergraduate level.
4. Experience successfully teaching large lecture courses with lab sections.
5. Experience teaching student populations with varying backgrounds.

To Apply:

Please submit the following required documents at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31708:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter addressing how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
3. Course evaluations and sample syllabi
4. Contact information for three (3) recommenders (references will be contacted upon being shortlisted)
5. Statement summarizing your teaching interests and how they intersect with instructional activities at an R1 institution.
6. Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries:

Dr. Scott Sinnett, Search Committee Chair, 808-956-6272, ssinnett@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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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/