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Primary responsibilities will include teaching olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) in the middle and high school, and supporting the broader, campus-wide, work of Kuaihelani Learning Center. Essential ...

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Lecturer in Hawaiian Studies

Lecturer in Hawaiian Studies

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI

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Posted 22 days ago

University Of Hawaii System rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Description Title: Lecturer(s) in Hawaiian Studies Position Number: pending Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Location: UH Manoa Date Posted: April 30, 2018 via Work@UH Closing Date: Continuous Salary Information: LECT A - effective Fall 2024 $1911 per credit hour Full Time/Part Time: Part Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, position number LECA, School of Hawaiian Knowledge (Manoa), part-time, for placement in department lecture applicant pool for current and/or future semesters contingent on course offerings, staffing needs, sufficient enrollment and pending availability of funds. Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate/graduate level courses according to HWST department approved syllabi such as HWST 107: Hawai'i: Center of the Pacific; HWST 222: Intro to Hawaiian Fiberarts; HWST 281: Ho'okele I: Hawaiian Astronomy and HWST 281L: Ho'okele I: Laboratory; HWST 282: Hookele II: Hawaiian Navigation and HWST 282L: Ho'okele II: Laboratory; HWST 325: Advanced Hawaiian Printmaking; HWST 351: Mahi'ai Kalo I: Kalo Cultivation; HWST 352: Mahi'ai Kalo II: Advanced Kalo Cultivation; HWST 353 Malama Loko I'a; HWST 372: Oli Makawalu. Other related duties including preparing course syllabus, grading, and maintaining weekly office hours.

Minimum Qualifications B.A. in a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language, and/or arts; Translation proficiency in the Hawaiian language; Evidence of ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions; Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent. Desirable Qualifications M.A and/or Ph.D

in a field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture history, language, and/or arts; Sufficient fluency in the Hawaiian language in order to teach in Hawaiian; Completed training to teach HWST 107 course; Strong oral and written communication skills; To Apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; names with contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references; copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), current vitae and any other relevant materials, such as syllabi for HWST courses previously taught, as well as eCafe reviews. All submitted materials are the property of the School. Inquiries: Kamana Beamer, Director; beamer@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status

For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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The University of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, HI, US, is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning. Spanning across ten campuses, including one online university, it represents the public system of higher education in the state of Hawaii. Established in 1907, the university operates in the educational services industry, its mission rooted in quality and affordable education for all. It offers over 600 different study programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Some of its unrivaled specialties encompass tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, and Pacific Islands and Asian area studies.

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