LA - LA Adjunct; Chinese Instructor

Overview

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Department: Liberal Arts Employment Type: Part-Time, Adjunct Location: Kapolei, Hawaii (on-campus teaching required)

Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is A junior college accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Located in Kapolei, Hawaiʻi, HTIC serves a diverse, primarily international student body and is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship through a liberal arts education.

HTIC invites applications for a part-time foreign language instructor to teach undergraduate courses on a per-course, per-quarter basis. We are seeking candidates with native or near-native fluency and expertise in teaching:

Adjunct appointments are made on a per-course, per-quarter basis. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to utilizing effective language pedagogy and engaging students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds in a rigorous liberal arts environment.

• Teach assigned Liberal Arts courses using effective, student-centered methods.
• Prepare and deliver course materials aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Assess and report student performance accurately and on time.
• Provide academic support to students through office hours and individual guidance.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.

• Master’s degree in the subject area, or a master’s in another field with 18 graduate-level credits in the subject taught.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Chinese-Mandarin

• Experience teaching international and multilingual students.
• Familiarity with current pedagogical approaches in higher education.
• Ability to integrate technology and digital tools in teaching.

Pay Rate: $995-$1095 per credit hour based on qualifications

Start Date:
Summer 1 OR 2: Wednesday, July 1 OR Monday, August 10, 2026

Schedule: Varies by course assignment.

Travel Assistance: Not provided.

Please complete the online application form using the button at the top of this page and upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae or résumé
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Hawaii Tokai International College is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from individuals who will contribute to an inclusive campus community.