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Description Title: Instructor, CC (Distance Learning Specialist) Position Number: 82397 Hiring Unit: Academic Support Location: Honolulu Community College Date Posted: July 9, 2026 Closing Date: August 7, 2026 Salary Information: Commensurate with Education and Experience Monthly Type: 11-Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Other Conditions: General funds, to begin approximately August 2026, contingent on satisfactory performance, operational and program needs, actual staffing requirements, and availability of funds. Position may be converted from 11-month to 9-month or 9-month to 11-month as operational needs are required. This is a non-remote position; on-site presence is required.

Duties and Responsibilities Works closely with campus constituents including but not limited to faculty and administration to initiate and improve academic pathways, programs and courses delivered via various flipped, hybrid, hyflex and distance modalities. Provides pedagogical and technical support to faculty in the design, development, and maintenance of courses delivered via various distance modalities. Collaborates with faculty, professional staff, administration, and students to promote distance education programs/classes/ initiatives.

Plans, develops, and delivers professional development programs for faculty and staff that will build capacity for employees to meet existing and perceived technological and pedagogical training needs. Works closely with instructors to adapt course materials appropriate to the mode of delivery. Promote and assist faculty in the development of Open Education Resources.

Develops, implements, and monitors evaluation processes and protocols to assist faculty teaching distance education courses in meeting accreditation standards for Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI). Identifies RSI best practices and provide guidance to faculty on integrating them effectively into courses. Continuously monitors, assesses, and improves distance education (DE) strategic plan for DE growth and development with alignment to Honolulu CC's overall strategic plan.

Coordinates and supports campus and systemwide distance education and instructional design initiatives. Identifies emerging trends and conducts annual campus wide needs assessment/analyses as it relates to distance education (both instructional and non-instructional units). Assist student support services in meeting online student needs and concerns in coordination with academic support, student services and related groups.

Collaborates with department colleagues to produce materials and training for the faculty, staff and the college to promote and or improve DE courses and delivery. Performs other related tasks as assigned. Related work activities include, but are not limited to, facilitating a distance education orientation for faculty each semester; assisting in campus-related student activities; participating in faculty/administrative committees, community service, and in-service training; maintaining an approved program of professional self-improvement, collecting data and preparing reports, preparing/adapting/revising course objectives; independently planning, organizing, and carrying out instructional and non-instructional assignments.

Must be available for evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments (e.g., military bases.) To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance will be required. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design and Technology, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Design and Development, Educational Communication and Technology, Instructional Systems Technology, or Learning Experience and Design

Note: Minimum qualifications (degrees and credits) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, others will be considered as acting instructor

Desirable Qualifications Three (3) years teaching courses via distance modalities. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in planning and implementing, and managing policies and procedures for distance education, the instructional design process and its integration and development of distance delivered courses. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of all community college students.

Knowledge of accreditation standards and accessibility standards as it relates to distance education. Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines. Ability to use and teach on both Mac and PC platforms.

Experience and knowledge in the development and use of mediated instructional strategies; the design and production of digital media materials; the development of workshop training, computer-aided training, and instructional modules. Experience teaching at the community college-level especially in a distance education environment. Familiarity with competency-based instruction, behavioral objectives, and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Demonstrated ability in curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a team. To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.

Required Documents include: Resume. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position. Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree(s) and relevant coursework. Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries and diplomas will not be accepted.

Transcripts issued outside of 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Note: Late, incomplete, or unreadable applications will not be considered. Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of employment. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.

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Inquiries Honolulu Community College Human Resources Office HonCCHR@hawaii.edu 808-845-9144 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/.