CASUAL HIRE - International Short-Term Program ESL Instructor

University of Hawaii

Kapolei, HI

JOB DETAILS
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Academic Affairs, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, English Language, English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL), Funding, Health Science, Higher Education, Language Teaching, Mathematics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Protective Services, Security Policy, Statistics, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
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Kapolei, HI
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16 days ago

CASUAL HIRE - International Short-Term Program ESL Instructor

Location

UH West Oahu, Kapolei, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01188

Department

University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

Casual

Description

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

Invites applications for the position of: (Casual Hire) International Short-Term Program ESL Instructor

OPENINGDATE: 06/03/2026

DESCRIPTION:

        • Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University 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. 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: Academic Support Specialist

Hiring Unit: UH West O'ahu - Academic Affairs; Math, Natural & Health Sciences

Position Number: Casual

Location: Kapolei

Date Posted: 06/03/2026

Salary Range: $45.00/hour

Schedule: Variable, up to 18 hours/week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Funding: Federal

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The ESL instructors for the University of Hawai?i-West O?ahus International Short-Term Programs will

provide an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) course for international students. ESL instructors

shall plan, organize, and carry out responsibilities associated with the role of an instructor.

  • Deliver face-to-face ESL instruction.
  • Teach Business ESL and Cultural ESL topics to students.
  • Teach students English speaking skills, vocabulary, and grammar via group presentation assignments, daily English journals, group activities (etc.)
  • Provide students with a learning opportunity to broaden educational experience and deepen their understanding of the English Language and American/Local Culture.
  • Integrate various activities that will aid students in connecting their English learning with practical applications in their daily lives.
  • Adapt teaching style to suit diverse international student groups.
  • Travel to various locations on O'ahu (UH West O'ahu and/or UH Manoa) for program sessions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, English as a Second Language, or related fields
  • At least two years of teaching experience in primary, secondary, college-level, or English as a second language education.
  • Demonstrate respect for values and cultural differences.
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel on island as necessitated by program schedules.

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 posit ion and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professionalreferences.

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Inquiries: UHWO Human Resources Office, 808-689-2525, uhwohr@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.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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

Department University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs Address 91-1001 Farrington Highway

Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu

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