Instructor, CC

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hawaii; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Community College is seeking an Instructor, CC (History) to teach a broad World History curriculum across multiple delivery modes. The role includes advising students, contributing to program activities, and serving on committees.

The position is tenure-track and full-time, beginning Spring 2027, with responsibilities across on-campus and satellite sites as needed. A strong commitment to inclusive education is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in History required.
• Degrees from regionally or nationally accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must be earned by the effective date of appointment.
• MQs must be met by the effective date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for and teach a wide range of World History courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Advise and counsel students; respond to inquiries; assist in program, division, and campus activities.
• Participate actively in faculty and administrative committees; engage in college and community service.
• Develop and maintain professional growth plans; collect data and prepare reports; create and revise Course Learning Outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching

Multicultural education

Student advising

Education

Master’s Degree in History

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Title: Instructor, CC (History)

Position Number: 0082530

Hiring Unit: Arts & Humanities

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM HST

Salary: C2; minimum $5,537/month

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:

General funds, tenure-track, full-time, 9-months, to begin Spring 2027, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. May be for Leeward CC day, evening, or weekend offerings; on- and off-campus such as Leeward CC - Waianae Moku and local area high schools (pending background clearance) or other satellite campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under general supervision, develop curriculum for and teach a wide range of World History including sophomore level Asian, Hawaiian and Oceanic History courses in face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and online learning environments and perform other related work as assigned.
2. Related work activities include, but are not limited to, advising and counseling students; responding to student inquiries in a timely manner; assisting in program, division, and campus-related student activities;
3. Actively participate in faculty and administrative committees;
4. Actively participate in program, division, college, and community/public service;
5. Develop and maintain professional self-improvement plans;
6. Collect data and prepare reports;
7. Prepare, create, and revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and adjust pedagogy and curricula as appropriate to meet CLOs;
8. Conduct course assessment and other evaluations of instruction based on CLOs, Course Evaluation Surveys, and Peer Evaluations, and adjust pedagogy and curricula as appropriate to improve outcomes;
9. Independently plan, organize, and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments;
10. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in History.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Specialty in the history of Oceania and Hawaii and/or Asia.
2. Experience teaching history at the community college level; ability to see, interpret, and present historical events in a complex, inclusive and multicultural way.
3. Knowledge of and ability to integrate instructional technology in the classroom and to use such technology to offer curriculum and student learning through diverse delivery modes (for example, async, sync, hybrid, face-to-face delivery).
4. Familiarity with goals and objectives of the community college philosophy.
5. Ability to communicate effectively.
6. Understanding of and experience working with a diverse student population, including students with disabilities and students from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds.
7. Experience in course and curriculum development.
8. Ability to employ writing assignments and integrated teaching of appropriate thinking skills as part of course instruction.

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. MQs must be met by the effective date of appointment. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.

Inquiries:
Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-455-0326
[e-mail]

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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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/