Lecturer (English)

Description

Title: Lecturer (English)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences, Humanities Division

Location: UH-Hilo

Date Posted: November 18, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Minimum salary applicable for the academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Tenure Track: Non-tenure track

Employment Status: Part-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Spring 2025, contingent upon course offerings, student enrollment, and availability of funds. Teaching may involve face-to-face and distance learning (DL). Lecturers are required to teach in Hawaii. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses, including ENG 100, and ENG 100T.
2. Hold a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
3. Develop and prepare course schedules, syllabi, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in English or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. At least 3 years of demonstrated success teaching English Composition or Literature at an accredited university.

Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree in English or closely related field from a top-tier accredited college or university.
2. Experience teaching in multiple modalities (e.g., online, in-person, hybrid).
3. Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to developing skills in inclusive pedagogy.
4. Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching.

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each of the required documents. A complete application must include: 

1. A letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and interests in teaching English
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching experience
4. Names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
5. Copies of transcripts (a copy of an original official transcript must be submitted by December if hired.) 

Do not include self-identifying photos. Please redact all references to Social Security numbers and birthdates on any and all copies, including the copies of transcripts (except the final original official transcript). All requested documents and information submitted becomes the property of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete. 

Inquiries: Francisco Perlas Dumanig, [email protected] 

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/ 

Employment is contingent on satisfying the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, reference checks of previous employers, and criminal history record checks for certain positions. 

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/hel/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. 

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