Instructor of 'Olelo Hawai

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Part-time instructor of 'Olelo Hawai'i (language and culture). Teaches courses in Hawaiian language and culture to undergraduate students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Pacific University invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track Adjunct Instructor of Hawaiian Language and Culture beginning in January 2027. This position involves teaching one to two introductory Hawaiian language and culture courses per semester, with the potential to extend through May 2028 based on successful performance. The instructor will teach face-to-face on our Forest Grove campus and will develop course curricula and will assist with developing student learning outcomes that align with department standards.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Provide high-quality, in-person instruction and timely feedback to undergraduate students at our Forest Grove campus

Engage with department faculty to ensure curricular alignment and student success

Create a course syllabus that meets college standards

Facilitate assessments of student learning to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes

Attend department faculty meetings, as schedule allowsJOB SCOPE:

Faculty positions operate within the parameters of the University Faculty and Governance Handbook. This is a teaching position with no scholarship and service expectations in the World Languages and Cultures Department, College of Undergraduate Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a meaningful education to undergraduate students.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have a background in Hawaiian language and culture, and the applicant will demonstrate potential for success in teaching in a college/university setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated success teaching Hawaiian language and culture

Experience teaching adult learners

An advanced degree in the teaching of language and culture or a related field REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

Clear communication with students, faculty and staff

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Critical thinking and problem solving

Serves as a role model for students and colleagues

Demonstrates a love for the discipline

Maintains rigor and high standards

Demonstrates flexibility in responding to student needs

Is accessible for advice and counsel

Shows respect for all persons

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom teaching, maintains office hours, in-person or virtual meetings. Overtime not required. No travel required.

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

__Climbing __Balancing __Stooping __Kneeling __Crouching __Crawling _X_Reaching _X_Standing _X_Walking __Pushing __Pulling _X_Lifting _X_Talking _X_Hearing __Repetitive motion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

__Sedentary work _X_Light work __Medium work __Heavy work __Very Heavy work __Visual acuity

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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