Instructor, CC

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hawaii; On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System is seeking an Instructor for Educational Media Center at Leeward Community College. The position supports courses across in-person, blended, hybrid, and distance education modalities with emphasis on accessible, high-quality instructional materials.

The role involves collaboration with faculty and staff, development of innovative instructional strategies, and research into new teaching technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design and Technology, or related field.
• Regionally or nationally accredited degree(s) recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
• Two years of demonstrated experience in educational technology, instructional design, and distance education.

Responsibilities

• Supports courses, programs, and initiatives delivered in various learning modalities (in-person, blended, hybrid, DE).
• Supports teaching and learning technologies (UH LMS, productivity, communication, collaboration tools, Generative AI tools, UH Google tools).
• Collaborates with Educational Media Center and campus units on professional development, projects and initiatives.
• Designs, develops, assesses, and promotes innovative instructional strategies for adult learners.

Skills

Educational technology experience

Instructional design

Distance education

Team collaboration

Generative AI tools

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology or related field

Tools

Brightspace (UH LMS)

Google tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Title: Instructor, CC (Educational Communication and Technology - Instructional Designer)

Position Number: 0086085T

Hiring Unit: Educational Media Center

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: September 16, 2026

Closing Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (HST)

Salary: C2A; minimum $6,478/month

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track: Non-tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

Temporary to 06/30/27. To begin approximately 11/26, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. May be for Leeward CC day, evening, or weekend offerings on- and off-campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supports courses, programs, and initiatives delivered in various learning modalities (e.g., in-person, blended, hybrid, and distance education (DE)).
2. Supports teaching and learning technologies, such as, but not limited to: UH-supported learning management system, productivity, communication, and collaboration tools, Generative AI tools, UH Google tools, and educational technologies.
3. Collaborates with the Educational Media Center team and other campus units and instruction on professional development, projects, and initiatives.
4. Works as an integral part of a collaborative instructional design and technology team responsible for the design, development, assessment, and review of courses, which include analyzing the Subject Matter Expert's content to define learning objectives, develop and modify instructional materials, activities, and assessments, and create aesthetically pleasing, well-designed courses and course materials.
5. Designs, develops, assesses, and promotes innovative instructional strategies to meet the needs of adult learners.
6. Works closely with faculty and staff to produce accessibility-compliant multimedia and instructional materials in support of curriculum.
7. Researches and implements new technologies to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
8. Actively participates in campus and systemwide professional learning communities (PLCs) initiatives that support instructional design, DE, and educational technology.
9. Partners with faculty, staff, administration, and students to promote, develop, and implement the use of instructional technologies.
10. Produces, collects, and maintains accessibility-compliant tutorials and procedures for campus-used instructional technologies.
11. Assists instructors in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
12. Contributes to the Integrated Planning and Budgeting Process by collecting and analyzing data and assessing services for use in overall evaluation, planning, management, and reporting of instructional technology and distance education.
13. Contributes to the campus accreditation process by collecting and analyzing data and assessing services for use in overall evaluation, planning, management, and reporting of instructional technology and distance education.
14. Contributes to the campus' DE community, strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
15. Performs other related tasks as assigned. Related tasks include, but are not limited to: assisting with campus-related services and activities; professional development and in-service trainings; collecting data and preparing reports; independently planning, organizing, and carrying out assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.
2. 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.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Two years of demonstrated experience in educational technology, instructional design, and distance education.
2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in distance education planning, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrated experience consulting with or coaching instructors to use instructional technologies in support of in-person, blended, hybrid, and online courses.
4. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in developing curriculum and effective instructional media (i.e., video, audio, images, animations, interactive modules, and Open Educational Resources).
5. Demonstrated experience using a course/learning management system, preferably the UH-supported LMS, Brightspace.
6. Teaching experience in higher education (preferably at the community college level and in distance education).
7. Ability to use productivity, communication, and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Chat, Google Drive/Docs, MS Office, Zoom), social media tools (e.g., blogs, YouTube, online communities), mobile applications, and immersive technologies.
8. Ability to use Generative AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Brightspace Lumi) to enhance teaching, learning, and productivity.
9. Familiarity with current educational frameworks (such as student-centered learning, active learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Backward Design), including specific strategies and specific technology tools used to implement them.
10. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations associated with higher education and distance education, such as the Fair Use Act, Higher Education Opportunities Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act, including familiarity with making online content accessibility-compliant.
11. Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and meet strict deadlines.
12. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

NOTE: The best qualified selectees from the applicant pool will be contacted for on-campus interviews, and will be required to perform a live teaching demonstration on a topic determined by the interviewing committee.

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.
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Inquiries:
Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-455-0326
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