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Location : Kapi'olani CC, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026-01690
Department: Kapi'olani Community College - Business Legal & Technology
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0083329
Description
University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Business, Legal, Technology Department, is seeking applications for the Instructor, CC (Information Technology) position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Position Title: Instructor, CC (Information Technology)
Position Number: 0083329
Hiring Unit: Business, Legal, and Technology (BLT) Department
Rank: C2
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Date Posted: August 3, 2026
Closing Date: September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM HST
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately Spring 2027, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs.
Introduction:
The Business, Legal, and Technology Education (BLT) Department is committed to delivering a high-quality academic and skills-based education across three dynamic fields: Information Technology, Accounting, and Paralegal/Legal Assistant. Each program is designed to support students in identifying and developing their academic, personal, and career strengths. With a focus on both theory and practical application, the department prepares students for success in their continued education and professional pathways by emphasizing the key competencies and professional standards required in each discipline. Our career-focused Information Technology (IT) program prepares students for in-demand roles through competency-based, hands-on learning. The curriculum combines business, computer, and IT courses with practical projects, faculty-supervised labs, and workplace internships. Our courses cover core skills in data and programming fundamentals, cybersecurity and network connectivity, and business support through IT applications. The program prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, data science, database administration, computer and network support, programming and systems development, and AI and machine learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, design, deliver, update and assess instruction in a variety of Information Technology (ITS), Information and Computer Science (ICS), and Business (BUS) courses, such as but not limited to courses in programming logic, programming with computer languages (such as C#, C++, Python, and Java), Database Administration and Development, AI Machine Learning, AI Technologies, Data Analytics with Python and R, Cybersecurity, and Mathematics for Business majors.
• Develop and/or update course curriculum including the content and materials, and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to:
  
  1. improve student attainment of learning outcomes;
  2. address the learning needs of the college's diverse student population;
  3. integrate problem solving, critical thinking, writing and communication skills into course content, as appropriate;
  4. use technology to support instruction.
• Plan, organize, and independently carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments.
• Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to, preparing course syllabi, and maintaining office hours for face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes (minimum one office hour per week per three-credit class).
• Teaching duties and responsibilities may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online internet-based classes, evening and weekend classes, noncredit classes, and teaching at off-campus sites. Non-teaching duties include:
  
  1. working collegially and effectively with others to provide service to the IT program, BLT department and college;
  2. engaging in public service related to one's professional status and/or expertise;
  3. engaging in professional development;
  4. engaging in professional or scholarly activities related to one's discipline or teaching;
  5. performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in Information and Computer Sciences; OR
• Master's in Business with coursework in business computer applications; OR
• Master's in Education Technology with coursework in computer applications; OR
• Bachelor's in Information and Computer Science AND 3 years of related work experience; OR
• Bachelor's in Business with coursework in business computer applications AND 3 years of related work experience; OR
• Bachelor's in any field AND 5 years of related work experience, including training; OR
• Associate degree in Business with some coursework in business computer applications AND 5 years of related work experience, including training; OR
• 15 college credits in Business with some coursework in business computer applications AND 7 years of related work experience, including training; OR
• Master recognition by Business Community in computer applications, AND 10 years of related work experience, including training;

Note:

• Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Successful teaching at the post-secondary level as substantiated by student and peer assessments.
• Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators.
• Evidence of integrating critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and technology into information technology instruction.
• Ability to write clear prose as substantiated by samples/publications/on-site writing performance.
• Effective use of technology to support instruction in both traditional and online/hybrid learning environments.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the community college system with its open-door and diverse multicultural populations.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects within deadlines, including setting specific objectives and measuring results.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Windows and Microsoft Office: Comprehensive proficiency in administering and using current versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Web and Mobile Application Development: Proven experience in Web application design and development (front-end and back-end) and mobile device application development (e.g., iOS, Android native or cross-platform).
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Database Design and Programming: Hands-on experience in database design, implementation, and programming within a client-server enterprise environment (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Data Analytics and Machine Learning: Expertise in data analytics principles and techniques, including the application of machine learning (ML) models, with strong proficiency in statistical programming using R and Python.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Networking and Infrastructure Development: Demonstrated experience in the development and/or implementation of computer networks, utilizing current networking devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Cloud, Virtualization, and Network Security: Practical experience with Cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Virtual Machine (VM) management and development, and principles of network usage, development, and security.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency and expertise in using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) with one or more of the following programming languages: C#, Java, Python, and C++.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in AI Technologies in Application Development: Direct experience in the development and/or implementation of applications incorporating AI technologies, such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or predictive modeling, within a modern software development lifecycle.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in AI in Cybersecurity and Incident Response: Current, applied knowledge of using AI and machine learning techniques to enhance Cybersecurity defenses (e.g., threat detection, anomaly identification) and streamline Incident Response procedures.
• Evidence of commitment to Kapi'olani Community College's vision, mission, and values of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai'i and the world

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 Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 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 materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@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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In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:Note: By checking off the following options, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirement to include attachments with this application and I am aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.

• A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 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 a