Assistant Professor

University of Hawaii system; Honolulu (HI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Hawaii system seeks an Assistant Professor in the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. The 9-month, tenure-track position requires leadership in research and partnerships, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and culturally responsive services for individuals with disabilities.

The role includes teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs and guiding junior scholars.

Formación

• Doctoral degree in psychology, special education, education, social work, disability studies, or related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by hire date.
• At least 1 year of experience with individuals with disabilities and families in relevant settings.
• Emerging or established program of research in developmental disabilities or related field.
• Knowledge of disability-related services and culturally responsive delivery systems.
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary and collaborative leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats.
• Mentor students, trainees, faculty, and leaders in disability research and practice.
• Hold regular in-person office hours to support learning.
• Attend departmental and college meetings in-person.
• Participate in accreditation processes and documentation.
• Maintain an active program of research, publications, and federal funding pursuits.
• Partner with the CDS Director to advance strategic priorities and statewide impact.
• Help develop clinical and community-based services for individuals with disabilities.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary leadership

Community engagement

Research program development

Educational mentoring

Educación

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

ABD candidates considered

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor (0082272)

Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education - Center on Disability Studies

11/02/2026

Position Number:

0082272

Description

Position Number: 0082272

Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies (CDS)

Location: Manoa

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: General funds, contingent upon position clearance. Appointment to begin August 2027 or soon thereafter. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, successfully pass a criminal background check, fulfill all mandatory

training and compliance requirements and maintain an on-campus presence.

This position is a 9-month tenure track position. This position may be appointed by the Dean to an 11-month, one-year appointment as the Associate Director of CDS; renewable based on satisfactory performance and department needs. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director to provide strategic, administrative, academic, and programmatic leadership for the Center’s federally designated Hawai?i University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (HI-UCEDD). The Associate Director will be expected to develop an independent program of research and scholarship, pursue competitive federal funding, contribute to the COE’s teaching mission, and help expand CDS’ clinical and community service capacity. Should the candidate no longer serve as the Associate Director, the position will revert to a 9-month appointment in an academic department where workload is determined by the department chair.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online and/or hybrid formats, as determined by departmental needs.

Mentor students, trainees, faculty, and emerging leaders in disability research, education and professional practice.

Hold regular in-person office hours to support student learning and engagement.

Attend in-person departmental and college meetings.

Participate in accreditation processes, including documentation and report preparation.

Maintain an active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization.

Pursue and secure competitive federal funding, including research, training, service, and demonstration grants.

Partner with the CDS Director in advancing the Center’s strategic vision, priorities, and statewide impact.

Help develop and expand clinical and clinical-adjacent services for individuals with disabilities and their families, including building partnerships, infrastructure, staffing, and sustainable models of culturally responsive and sustaining service delivery.

Attend CDS Council meetings, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability planning meetings, and other Center programmatic meetings as needed.

Perform service to the department, college, university and community.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as psychology, special education, education, social work, disability studies, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by date of hire.

1 year of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities and/or developmental disabilities and their families in a clinical, educational, community, research, or related service setting.

An emerging or established program of research and scholarship related to developmental disabilities, health, special education, or a related field.

Knowledge of disability-related services and service-delivery systems and the ability to contribute to the development and expansion of culturally responsive clinical and/or community-based services.

Demonstrated interdisciplinary and collaborative leadership experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to develop and/or secure competitive federal grants or other extramural awards.

Demonstrated ability to develop or lead clinical or community-based services.

Expertise in implementation science and/or community-engaged research.

Expertise in training and workforce development.

Inquiries: Meghan Miller at [e-mail] or 808-956-0891, or Lisa Eng at [e-mail] or 808-956-5850.

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/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education - Center on Disability Studies Address 1410 Lower Campus Road, #171 F

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826