Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language, 0085957)

Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language, 0085957)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Kauai CC, Lihue, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-01378

Department

Kauai Community College - Academic Affairs

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

0085957

Description

Title: Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language, 0085957)

Position Number: 0085957

Hiring Unit: Language, Arts, and Humanities Division

Location: Kauai Community College

Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: C2A, minimum $5,537/month

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Full time, tenure track, 9-month, general funded position, to begin approximately Spring 2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. Renewal of appointment contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs. Please note this is a continuous recruitment and may be filled at anytime.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, teach introductory and intermediate transfer-level courses in Hawaiian language for Kauai Community College students. These courses may include, but are not limited to, instruction in introductory and intermediate-levelOlelo Hawaii (speaking, reading, and composition) and college-levelOlelo Hawaii literature courses. Day, evening, weekend, on- and off-campus, and/or distance education classes may be assigned as part of the regular workload. Early CollegeOlelo Hawaii courses offered at different high school campuses on the island of Kauai may also be included as part of or the majority of the position's workload. Changes to modalities and approaches in teaching assignments may be needed to address emerging needs.
• Identify students learning needs, and implement effective teaching strategies to address them.
• Independently plan, organize, and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
• Revise or create new curricula and student learning outcomes when necessary, and regularly revise course syllabi in accordance with campus policies.
• Perform regular course assessments and participate in ongoing discipline-, program-, and institutional-level assessment.
• Implement adjustments to course content and professional practice to improve student learning in classes taught.
• Participate in discipline-, division-, campus-, and system-wide committees, as well as relevant partnership initiatives between Kauai Community College/University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Department of Education.
• Maintain appropriate office hours for each course taught.
• Work collaboratively with other Kaua`i Community College faculty and staff.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development program.
• Demonstrate commitment to Kaua`i Community Colleges mission, principles, and philosophy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Functionally native oral and written fluency in Hawaiian, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following: a) Masters in Hawaiian language or literature; or b) Masters in Hawaiian as a Second Language; or c) Masters in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian; or d) Masters in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language with at least twelve (12) credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof; or e) Bachelors in Hawaiian language or literature with three (3) years of related work experience; or f) Bachelors in Hawaiian as a Second Language with three (3) years of related work experience; or g) Bachelors in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian with three (3) years of related work experience; or h) Bachelors in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language with at least twelve (12) credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof, and three (3) years of related work experience.

All minimum qualifications must be from an accredited institution and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, others may be considered on an Acting Instructor basis.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Hawaiian Language and/or Hawaiian Studies.
• One to three (1-3) years of successful experience teaching introductory and intermediate level Olelo Hawaii courses.
• One to three (1-3) years of successful experience teaching Olelo Hawaii and/or Hawaiian Studies courses at an accredited community college or university.
• Successful multicultural teaching experience, especially in Hawai`i and/or Pacific island regions.
• Knowledge of and experience in Kanaka Maoli culture and language.
• Ability and willingness to teach 100- and 200-level Hawaiian Studies courses.
• Knowledge of and experience with Hookele (non-instrument oceanic wayfinding).
• Knowledge of and experience with Kanaka Maoli sustainability practices (Malama ka ?Aina).
• Ability to use writing and critical thinking as integral parts of students learning activities.
• Successful experience teaching students at a variety of ability and initial skill levels, including individuals with diverse academic abilities, cultural identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Successful experience developing and delivering synchronous and/or asynchronous distance education curricula at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate a variety of learning technologies and pedagogical approaches with student instruction, including the use of online platforms, learning management software, distance learning modalities, and/or classroom technology.
• Knowledge of student learning outcomes, assessment, and program review best practices.
• Strong curriculum, proposal, and grant writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collegial and productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration, using good judgment, tact, and discretion.

Application Submission:

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

• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts 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.
• Statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
• Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
• Resume

All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Kauai Community College and will not be returned. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later time in the search process. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:

Human Resources Office

808-245-8372

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

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