Instructor; 0085960T, CTAHR​/FCS

Instructor (0085960T, CTAHR/FCS) in Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Position Number: 0085960T

Hiring Unit:
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time, 9‑month appointment

Other Conditions: 80% Instruction, 20% Service; position workload may adjust. Final date to receive applications:
June 26, 2026, 11:59 PM HST. Anticipated start:
Fall 2026.

Overview:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the Human Development and Family Sciences program. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including core and elective courses, and advise undergraduate majors.

• Teach or co‑teach 18‑24 credit‑hour courses per year, including large introductory lecture/lab sections aligned with departmental needs and priorities.
• Use evidence‑based pedagogy and high‑impact practices (field experiences, service learning, industry projects, etc.).
• Provide service and contribute to Human Development and Family Studies curriculum and program development, including planning for a graduate program and collaborating with community and industry partners.
• Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.

• Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
• Build and sustain partnerships with Hawaiian communities and industry partners to support workforce development.
• Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion, recruitment, and other activities in the HDFS and serve on departmental/college/university committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field.
• Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in‑person and online, and ability to direct group discussions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.

• PhD in Human Development, Marriage & Family Studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level in human development, family studies, family financial planning, or related field.
• Ability to develop effective instructional and curriculum content, both in person and online.
• Record of professional presentations and publications.
• Experience and evidence of effective mentoring and career guidance.
• Experience working with diverse cultural contexts, their families, communities, and student populations.
• Experience working with Asian and Pacific Islander and multi‑ethnic families or communities.
• Record of successful outreach and collaboration activities with families, schools, and relevant community organizations.

Click the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied before using Neo Gov, you will need to create an account.

Submit the following as a single PDF as your NEOGOV attachment:

• Cover letter (describing qualifications, course interests, and alignment with duties).
• Statement of extension teaching (no more than 2 pages outlining pedagogy and plans for hands‑on learning in Hawaii’s terrestrial and aquatic systems).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of student evaluations, sample syllabus/lab, or peer review).
• Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address).
• Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree‑granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note:

Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before the close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not…