Lecturer (Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program – KITE)

Description

Title: Lecturer (Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program – KITE)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: Ka Haka Ula O Keelikolani

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: April 24, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Minimum salary:$1,978 per credit hour

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Summer 2026. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

The Graduate Certificate in Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education (Kahuawaiola) prepares teacher candidates for professional licensure as mauli ola educators who focus on mauli ola Hawaiian language medium contexts. A new cohort begins every summer and these courses are taught only in the summer by content area educators; this summer the program is from June 1-30, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach one of the following courses:a. KED 623A Soc Stud Hwn & Indig Medium Ed (2) [Team-taught course]b. KED 625A Phys Ed Hwn & Indig Medium Ed (1)c. KED 626A Science Hawn & Indig Medium Ed (2)d. KED 627A Math in Hawn & Indig Medium Ed (2)e. KED 628A Arts in Hawn & Indig Medium Ed (1)2. Conduct the course through the medium of Hawaiian.3. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week during the term of the course.4. Prepare course syllabi and reports related to teaching and student progress.5. Commitment to Kumu Honua Mauli Ola educational philosophy of the College.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree in Hawaiian Studies or related field from an accredited college or university or any combination of education/training/experience that equates to this credential for purposes of providing instruction in Hawaiian Studies (e.g. – Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications or a minimum of four years of experience in the appropriate subject area).
2. Demonstrated ability to teach content specific courses through Hawaiian in Hawaiian Immersion/Medium classrooms.
3. Fluency to instruct courses through the medium of Hawaiian.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated high-quality instruction and teaching effectiveness at the college level.
2. Experience in teaching through the medium of Hawaiian within the P-12 grade levels.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with university or college age students.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Current resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Lei Kapono, lei.kapono@hawaii.edu, 808-932-7233

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

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/