Casual Hire - Kapaakea Summer Institute - SLS 302 Instructor

Casual Hire

• Kapaakea Summer Institute
• SLS 302 Instructor Salary See Position Description Location Honolulu, HI Job Type Part-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-00904 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa
• School of Hawaiian Knowledge Division Native Hawaiian Student Services Opening Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date 5/11/2026 11:59

PM Hawaii Position Number:

• Casual Hire Instructor Description
• Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, 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 provided to regular Board of Regents or 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.

Title:

Kapaakea Summer Institute

• SLS 302

Instructor Position Number:

• Casual Hire Instructor Hiring Unit:

  Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Native Hawaiian Student Services

• NHSS Location:

  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

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HI Date Post:

5/4/26

Closing Date:

5/11/26

Salary:

$5,934 / 3 credits equivalency Full time/

Part Time:

Part Time Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other Conditions (if applicable): Classes from May 25

• July 3, 2026

Other Co Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Kapa?akea Principal Investigators, the SLS 302 Instructor will provide the following: Teach SLS 302 Second Language Learning to Native Hawaiian students in the NHSS sheltered summer institute program. Incorporate traditional Hawaiian knowledge and texts into the curriculum. Other related tasks and/or duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Hawaiian Studies, Language, Political Science, Education, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field Teaching experience in college level courses Experience in the field of Native Hawaiian or indigenous education Demonstrated ability to present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing and verbally

Desired Qualifications:

PhD in Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Education or closely related field Evidence of ability to teach effectively Ability to teach Second Language Studies while teaching toward the learning outcomes of SLS 302 at UH Manoa Familiarity with a range of perspectives and experiences of Native Hawaiian students in the social sciences Familiarity with institutional barriers for Native Hawaiian students in higher education and best practices for Native Hawaiian student success 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:

Letter of interest or cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; Curriculum Vitae; Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of 3 professional references; Copies of educational transcripts with confidential information redacted.

Optional:

You may also include previous teaching evaluations, if available.

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Inquiries:

Nalani Balutski, balutski@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.

Accommodation Request:

The University of Hawai'i 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 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu