Graduate Teaching Assistant - Hawaiian Studies

Position Details

Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Position Number: 0000GA09

Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Location: UH Manoa

Date Posted: 1/7/26

Closing Date: 1/21/26

Salary Information: Step 15 – $2,076/month / $24,912 annual

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time – 50% Full Time Equivalency

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other

Conditions:

Pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Recruiting to fill two (2) openings until filled. Positions are temporary, non‑tenure track, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient enrollment, and program needs. Appointments may be renewable, subject to availability of funds, continued program needs, and satisfactory performance.

• Teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in one or more of the following areas of Hawaiian Studies: HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356 and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
• Teach and/or provide support and assistance to instructor in the development and delivery of course content, discussion leading and facilitation, student feedback, and assessment.
• Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology–enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T.– Here Or There).
• Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g., Laulima, Lamaku, communication and collaboration tools).
• Attend weekly training meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
• Admitted full‑time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
• Completion of Hawaiian Studies 107 and another upper‑division or graduate HWST course.

• Fluency in Hawaiian language.
• Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program.
• Grade point average above 3.0.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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• Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• CV/Resume.
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references.
• Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable; official originals required upon hire).

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