Assistant Professor; Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies

Assistant Professor Of Hawaiian Language And Hawaiian Studies

Position Number: 0085475, 0085486

Hiring Unit:
Ka Haka Ula O Keelikolani College Of Hawaiian Language

Location:

UH Hilo

Salary Information:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track:
Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Appointment to begin approximately July 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses through Hawaiian

Maintaining Hawaiian as the operational language of the college

Further development of the College's laboratory school, especially at the middle school and high school levels

Development of teaching/resource materials

Participation in the programs of the College for Hawaiian language outreach and other similar endeavors.

Teaching/participation in other programs/activities as assigned

Activities that lead to meeting the posted tenure requirements of the College

Participate as a part of an overall unified effort as a part of the singularity that is the mandated Hawaiian language revitalization goal of the College

Demonstrated exemplary proficiency in oral and written Hawaiian with a strong base in traditional Hawaiian culture

Master's degree or equivalent in a field related to position duties

Familiarity with the College's posted teaching philosophy and ability to operate within It

Demonstrated ability to work well within the context of the unique mission of the College and the large range of communities with which it interacts

Experience teaching at the upper division tertiary and/or graduate level through Hawaiian

Experience in teaching/curriculum development at the preschool, elementary, secondary, and/or lower division tertiary levels

Community gained qualifications/experience in Hawaiian culture

Academic qualifications/training beyond the master's

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:

Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met

Current curriculum vita

Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three (3) references. (Letters of reference may be required prior to an interview.

Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution 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.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. Please redact references to social security numbers and birth date on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. 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.

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Inquiries:
Dr. Jason Cabral, , e-mail: jasoncab