Lecturer; Sociology

Lecturer (Sociology)

Position Number: LECTURER Hiring Unit:
College of Arts and Sciences / Division of Social Sciences

Location:

UH Hilo Date Posted:
July 15, 2026 Closing Date:
Continuous Salary Information:
Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary Other Conditions:
Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year . Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.
• Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach the assigned course(s).
• Teaching or work experience in Sociology.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Sociology or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Sociology courses.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the areas of Social Problems, Social Stratification, and other topics.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents. A complete application must include:

• Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae/resume
• Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
• Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however; original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please select redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. 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 evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. 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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