Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language) (0086807)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Kapiolani CC, Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2026-01107
Department
Kapiolani Community College - Languages, Linguistics & Literature
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:
0086807
Description
The University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Languages, Linguistics and Literature Department is seeking applications for the Hawaiian Language Instructor. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Position Number: 0086807
Functional Title: Instructor, CC (Hawaiian Language)
Geographic Location: Kapi'olani Community College
Department: Languages, Linguistics, & Literature
Bargaining Unit Code: 07
Department ID: 22837494
Reports To: Department Chair of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature Department
Date Posted: June 2, 2026
Date Closing: June 15, 2026 11:59 HST
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately August 2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, teach assigned Hawaiian language courses including design, delivery, and assessment in terms of student-learning outcomes; develop and/or update course content and materials and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to
improve student attainment of learning outcomes;
address the learning needs of the colleges diverse students;
integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate; and
use multimedia resources.
Teach courses in the Hawaiian Language through multiple modes of teaching (i.e., in-person, online, hybrid)
Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning outcomes, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
Integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week);
Classes may be offered in-person, online, evenings, and/or weekends.
Classes may be offered off-site as when required
Non-teaching duties include:
Working collegially to provide service to the department and college,
Engaging in public service related to one's professional status and/or expertise
Engaging in professional development, and
Engaging in professional or scholarly activities related to one's discipline or teaching.
Perform 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:
Master's degree in Hawaiian (language or literature); OR,
Master's degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language; OR,
Master's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian; OR,
Master's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian (language or literature) AND 3 years related work experience; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language AND 3 years related work experience; OR,
Bachelor's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian AND 3 years related work experience; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or other language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof AND 3 years related work experience.
Note: Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Evidence of experience integrating speaking, writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of the Hawaiian language at the community college level, with evidence substantiated by student and peer assessments.
Experience teaching the Hawaiian language through multiple modes of teaching (i.e. in-person, online, hybrid).
Successful teaching at the post-secondary level, as substantiated by student and peer assessments.
Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators.
Successful use of technology to support all modes of instruction.
Commitment to the mission and values of the community college with its open-door and multicultural populations.
Ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results.
Demonstrated evidence of the ability to develop Hawaiian literature and/or culture courses.
Comprehension or understanding of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale.
Evidence of commitment to Kapi'olani Community Colleges vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous-serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai'i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
Official transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued 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.
Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE:
The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
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Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department,kapcchr@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/
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This position requires a "Master's degree in Hawaiian (language or literature); OR, Master's degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language; OR, Master's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian; OR, Master's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof; OR, Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian (language or literature) AND 3 years related work experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian as a Second Language AND 3 years related work experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Hawaiian AND 3 years related work experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or other language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Hawaiian literature, Hawaiian culture, or any combination thereof AND 3 years related work experience.as a minimum qualification." Do you meet this requirement?
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In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following: Note: By checking off the following options, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirement to include attachments with this application and I am aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.
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