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Lecturer(s) in Hawaiian Studies Salary See Position Description Location UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type Part-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01781 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - School of Hawaiian Knowledge Division Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies Opening Date 08/12/2026

Closing Date Continuous Position Number:

0004

LECA Description Title:

Lecturer(s) in

Hawaiian Studies Position Number:

0004

LECA Hiring Unit:

Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the

Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Location:

UH Manoa Closing Date:

Continuous Salary Information:

LECT A; Fall 2026 $2053 per credit hour

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other Conditions:

Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, position number LECA, School of Hawaiian Knowledge (Manoa), part-time, for placement in department lecture applicant pool for current and/or future semesters contingent on course offerings, staffing needs, sufficient enrollment and pending availability of funds. Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate/graduate level courses according to HWST department approved syllabi such as

HWST 107

Hawai'i:

Center of the Pacific;

HWST 222

Intro to Hawaiian Fiberarts;

HWST 281

Ho'okele I:

Hawaiian Astronomy and

HWST 281L

Ho'okele I:

Laboratory;

HWST 282

Hookele II:

Hawaiian Navigation and

HWST 282L

Ho'okele II:

Laboratory;

HWST 325

Advanced Hawaiian Printmaking;

HWST 351

Mahi'ai Kalo I:

Kalo Cultivation;

HWST 352

Mahi'ai Kalo II:

Advanced Kalo Cultivation;

HWST 353

Malama Loko I'a;

HWST 372

Oli Makawalu, HWST 207 - Hawaiian Perspectives in Ahupua's, and other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed. Other related duties including preparing course syllabus, grading, and maintaining weekly office hours. Minimum Qualifications B.A. in a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language, and/or arts; Translation proficiency in the Hawaiian language; Evidence of ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions; Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent. Desirable Qualifications M.A and/or Ph.D. in a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture history, language, and/or arts; Sufficient fluency in the Hawaiian language in order to teach in Hawaiian; Completed training to teach

HWST 107

course; Strong oral and written communication skills;

To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; names with contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references; copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), current curriculum vitae and any other relevant materials, such as syllabi for HWST courses previously taught, as well as eCafe reviews. All submitted materials are the property of the School.

Inquiries:

Dr. Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi, Director Kamakakuokalani, kikiloi@hawaii.edu 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. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i 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.

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