University of Hawai'-West O'ahu Assistant Professor; Social Sciences Job Kapolei area,Hawaii USA,Education / Teaching

Position: University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - 0088828

University of Hawai'i
- West O'ahu Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - 0088828

Location:

Kapolei, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number:

Department:
University of Hawai'i
- West O'ahu
- Academic Affairs

Division:
Social Sciences

Opening Date: 08/31/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

Position Number: 0088828

Description:

Title:Assistant Professor (Social Sciences)

Position Number:0088828

Hiring Unit:UH West Oahu, Academic Affairs, Social Sciences

Location:Kapolei, HI

Date Posted: 08/31/2026

Closing Date:Continuous - application review begins October 2026

Salary Information:F-3, salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type:9-Month

Tenure Track:Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:Permanent

Other Conditions:Appointment to begin on January 1, 2027.

The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Political Science position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Political Science courses, as well as Social Sciences foundation courses, contingent on the needs of the Political Science concentration and the Division of Social Sciences, respectively.

Specializing in serving a large Native Hawaiian population, effective teaching is the primary mission of this position at UH West O’ahu. The area of specialization is open; however, the successful candidate position is expected to contribute to the course offerings of the Division of Social Sciences, including supervising the Legislative Internship courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach a variety of existing lower and upper-level Political Science courses including, but not limited to:
Introduction to Political Science, Constitutional Law, Politics of Public Policy, Hawai‘i Politics, Pacific Asian Politics, Senior Capstone, and other courses as necessary to meet the needs of the program. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester, delivered both traditional in-person as well as online classes.

Conduct scholarly and research activities in areas related to discipline.

Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods.

Serve on program, division, and university committees.

Render service to the professional and community relevant to academic specialty.

Serve as faculty advisor for students in the program.

Other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Political Science. An ABD will be considered, provided applicant completes dissertation by date of hire.

Excellence in teaching as demonstrated by student evaluations and/or administrative reviews.

Active scholarly research agenda demonstrated by peer-reviewed publication(s) and presentations at professional conferences.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural setting; experience teaching and working with students from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Demonstrated ability to teach experiential learning courses with a focus on law and society, public policy, and political economy.

Demonstrated ability to deliver in-person, hybrid, and online courses.

Ability to contribute to the expansion of the Political Science curriculum in areas consistent with personal interests and program needs.

Proven ability to write and/or administer grants.

Commitment to the knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the UH West O’ahu to position the university as a leading Indigenous-serving higher education institution.

Inquiries

Dr. Konstantinos Zougris;
Social Sciences Division Chair, kzougris

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