(Casual Hire) Civics Fellow Teacher Collaborator

(Casual Hire) Civics Fellow Teacher Collaborator

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01550

Department

Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy System

Division

Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Office

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

Causal

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: Civics Fellow Teacher Collaborator

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: VP for Academic Strategy, Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: July 22, 2026

Closing Date: July 24, 2026; 11:59PM HST

Salary: $14,000.00 Flat Fee

Appointment Period: July 25, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Extramural

Other Conditions: Recruit up to three (3) teacher collaborators

Teacher collaborators will serve as practitioner partners supporting the development, review, and pilot implementation of constitutional learning modules for K-12 education in Hawai'i. Collaborators will review draft module content; provide feedback on standards alignment, grade-band appropriateness, and classroom usability; advise on instructional design; and assist in the development and review of pilot professional development activities and related materials. They will also assist with the development of AI-assisted learning tools, connect with ongoing educational initiatives, help identify practical considerations for implementation in Hawai'i schools, and contribute an educator practitioner perspective to strengthen the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the project's instructional resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, social studies education, history, social sciences, or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for K-12 classroom instruction, curriculum development, instructional design, standards alignment, or teacher professional development; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.
• Current or recent experience as a K-12 classroom teacher in Hawai'i.
• Experience designing or facilitating teacher professional development, professional learning communities, workshops, curriculum institutes, or other educator-facing training activities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing, presentation, shared-document, and online collaboration software, including tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, or comparable platforms.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience piloting instructional materials, revising curriculum based on implementation experience, or advising on classroom feasibility.
• Experience working collaboratively with university faculty, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, complexes, curriculum teams, or grant-funded education projects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive, timely, and detailed feedback on draft instructional materials.
• Familiarity with tools such as Gemini, Google Classroom, and Google Vids.

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) resume; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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Inquiries:

Erika Hall, (808) 956-4603,systempo@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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/

Employer University of Hawaii

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