Adjunct - Public Administration

Job Summary

The incumbent(s) serves as an academic professional, delivering courses in Public Administration. Provides service to and on behalf of the University. Plans and supervises semester activities that meet course objectives, maintains records on, evaluates student performances, and assigns grades.

Open to on-site (Honolulu, HI) and remote applicants.

• $1,150 per credit hour – Doctorate
• $1,050 per credit hour – Master’s

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• Residence on Oahu for face-to-face course instruction

Desired

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Public Administration or related field
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment

Other

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

1. Teaching Responsibility (95%)

• Develop a syllabus that includes course activities that meet the requirements of the course, establish appropriate student learning outcomes and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the term.
• Plans and delivers individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University
• Maintains records on student participation and performance and assigns course grades in a timely manner.
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of content area, teaching, and learning into instructional practice
• Incorporates appropriate performance assessments into coursework.
• Understands assessment technology, uses multiple forms of assessments in determining effectiveness, and uses the data to improve practice.
• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair or dean of the college.
• Develops a syllabus of course activities and assessments of learning that meet the requirements of the course description and established institutional, state, and professional standards.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.