Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

Instructor (0085960T, CTAHR/FCS)

Full‑Time Temporary

Job Number
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University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience

Title
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Instructor (I2) of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Position Number
: 0085960T

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

Location
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University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

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

Other Conditions
:
Position Workload: 80% Instruction and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. Anticipated

Start Date:

Fall 2026

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an Indigenous‑serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10‑campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western‑Pacific region. University of Hawaii is one of a few MSI‑LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post‑graduate certificates.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the academic services of the Human Development and Family Sciences program in the Family Consumer Sciences department. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including both HDFS core and required elective courses. The instructor will also advise HDFS undergraduate majors in areas related to professional advancement in the field (e.g., graduate studies;

child and family occupations).

• Teach or co‑teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload, especially large, introductory lecture/lab sections, in alignment 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 Hawaii communities and industry partners to support in 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 a college or university of recognized standing in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
• Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and online, and the 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 from a college or university of recognized standing in Human Development, Marriage & Family Studies, or other 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 in working with diverse cultural contexts, their families, communities, and student populations.
• Experience in 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.

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