Lecturer, CC; American Sign Language

American Sign Language Part-Time Lecturer

University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Language, Linguistics & Literature Department is seeking applications for the American Sign Language part-time lecturer position. The duties and responsibilities, minimum and desirable qualifications, and job application attachments are provided below:

Title:

Lecturer, CC (American Sign Language) Position Number: 0002

LEC Hiring Unit:
Language, Linguistics & Literature

Location:

Kapi'olani Community College Date Posted:
March 11, 2026 Closing Date:
Continuous Recruitment (Apply as early as possible as it may close at any time) Salary Information:
Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary Funding:
General Funds Other Conditions:
For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Summer 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area;
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
• Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).
• Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

• Functionally native fluency in ASL (ASL proficiency interview level 4 or
  5), training/education in ASL teaching methodology (e.g. American Sign Instructors Guidance Network, or Signing Naturally Teachers Training) and one of the following:
• Master's in ASL, ASL studies, literature, or linguistics OR
• Master's in Linguistics OR
• Master's in Teaching ASL OR
• Master's in Deaf Studies OR
• Master's in Signed Communication OR
• Master's in Deaf Education OR
• Master's in Education OR
• Master's in ESL OR
• Master's in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction or Interpreting) OR
• Bachelor's in ASL, ASL studies, literature or linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Teaching ASL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Deaf Studies AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Signed Communication AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Deaf Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in ESL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English OR
• Bachelor's in related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction, or Interpreting) AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English.

• Teaching experience related to the course(s) to be taught at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to the course(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
• Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research projects in discipline.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

• A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if…