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CLOVEHITCH

Foreign Language Interpreters

Maui, HI · On-site

Language needs may vary based on client requirements. Some expected languages may include, but are ... Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yapese, and ...

CLOVEHITCH

Language needs may vary based on client requirements. Some expected languages may include, but are ... Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yapese, and ...

CLOVEHITCH

Foreign Language Interpreters

Hilo, HI · On-site

Language needs may vary based on client requirements. Some expected languages may include, but are ... Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yapese, and ...

CLOVEHITCH

Foreign Language Interpreters

Mililani, HI · On-site

Language needs may vary based on client requirements. Some expected languages may include, but are ... Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yapese, and ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Mililani, HI · On-site

$91K - $114K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Mililani, HI

$91K - $114K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Waipahu, HI

$94K - $118K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Pearl City, HI

$97K - $123K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Honolulu, HI

$92K - $117K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Pearl City, HI · On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

U.S. Navy

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$94K - $118K/yr

The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choice--from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE ...

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CASUAL - English as a Second Language Instructor

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$46.57/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

University Of Hawaii System rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 615 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: CASUAL
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - CALL - Department of Second Language Studies
Division: Hawai'i English Language Program
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: CASUAL
Description
HELP Casual Hire Instructor
Title: (CASUAL HIRE) English as a Second Language Instructor
Position Number: CASUAL
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages and Letters, Department of Second Language Studies, Hawaii English Language Program
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 03, 2026
Salary: Starting at $46.57 per instructional hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
***** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.****
Other conditions:
  • For placement in instructor applicant pool for Fall 2026 term and future terms
  • Positions are for short-term, part-time, non-credit instructors
  • Contingent upon student enrollment, position availability, program needs, and funding

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach non-credit Academic English skills courses assigned according to curriculum guidelines;
  • Subjects include but are not limited to the following: reading, writing, grammar, listening/speaking, integrated skills, English for specific purposes (tourism, business, service learning, presentation skills, Hawaiiana, etc);
  • Independently plan, organize, and carry out instruction, and contribute to the development of course curriculum;
  • Work under the general supervision of the Assistant Director in course competencies and program learning outcomes;
  • Complete program-related administrative responsibilities (attendance records, testing, evaluations, grades);
  • Prepare course syllabi and reports related to teaching and student progress;
  • Participate in faculty meetings and program activities;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Bachelor's degree in Second Language Studies, Education, English, Linguistics, or related field with 2 years of experience teaching, training, and/or tutoring in the field.
  2. Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate effectively with adult English language learners in an academic classroom setting
  3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with individuals of various demographic populations and cultures.
  4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
  5. Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and/or related programs.

Desirable Qualifications
  1. Master's in Second Language Studies, Education, English, or Linguistics
  2. Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language (TEFL/TESL) or Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
  3. High intermediate level of proficiency achieved in a language that serves our HELP population (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.).
  4. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

Please email the following documents to Caitlyn Cagaoan (caitlync@hawaii.edu):
  1. Cover Letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications.
  2. Resume
  3. Names and Contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
  4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security numbers and birthdates from transcript copies.

All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
For inquiries, please reach out to Caitlyn Cagaoan (caitlync@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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