Instructor, CC

University-of-Hawaii-System; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System seeks an experienced Instructor for Kaua'i Community College in Nursing. The role involves teaching medical/surgical nursing with specialty areas, supervising clinicals, and coordinating seminars within an integrated curriculum.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, developing learning outcomes, and maintaining office hours. A Master's in Nursing and Hawaii RN license are required; employment begins Spring 2027 pending funds and staffing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with at least one year hospital teaching experience.
• RN eligible for Hawaii State License; license required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical/surgical nursing courses with an added specialty area (geriatrics, pediatrics, OB, or mental health).
• Supervise student clinical experiences in two specialty areas.
• Conduct seminars at the community college level in an integrated curriculum.
• Maintain office hours per teaching schedule and mentor students.
• Identify learning needs and implement constructive teaching strategies.
• Prepare and revise learning outcomes and syllabi.
• Plan, organize and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments independently.
• Work with faculty and staff to support program goals.
• Assist with program development, recruitment and coordination of the nursing program.

Skills

Teaching nursing

Nursing education

Clinical supervision

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Instructor, CC (Nursing), #74888 and #82487 | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-02276

Kaua'i Community College - (Lecturers) Academic Affairs

Division

Health Education

10/22/2026

Closing Date

Position Number:

0074888 and 0082487

Description

Title: Instructor, CC (Nursing)

Position Numbers: 0074888 and 0082487 (2 positions)

Hiring Unit: Health Education

Location: Kaua'i Community College

Date Posted: October 22, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review date of application may begin on or about November 9, 2026

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General

Other Conditions: To begin Spring 2027, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Renewal of appointment contingent on satisfactory performance and operational and program needs. Position may be converted from 9-months to 11-months or 11-months to 9-months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In an ACEN accredited nursing program, and under general supervision, to teach medical/surgical nursing courses with an additional specialty area, such as geriatrics, pediatrics, OB, and/or mental health.
• Supervise student clinical experiences in two specialty areas in an integrated curriculum.
• Conduct seminars at the community college level in an integrated curriculum.
• Maintain office hours as determined by teaching schedule.
• Mentor, counsel and advises students.
• Identify students' learning needs, including needs of underprepared students, and implement constructive teaching strategies.
• Prepare and revise learning outcomes and syllabi.
• Plan, organize, and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments independently.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff.
• Work under the guidance of colleagues to develop an understanding of student needs, and advise students for their success in the program.
• Prepare, develop, revise, and implement course outlines, student learning outcomes, instructional materials, and syllabi.
• Continually assess course and program student learning objectives, and prepare regular reports on assessment activities.
• Assist with and participate in campus related activities and in-service training.
• Perform related duties as assigned including teaching nursing course and campus wellness center services. Day, evening, early morning, weekend, outreach, and/or distance education classes or allied health courses may be assigned as part of regular workload.
• Assist with further development, recruitment, promotion, and coordination of program.
• Make and maintain contacts within the community to assess current training needs.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.
• Maintain subject matter currency and be willing to continually update courses to keep up with college and student needs.
• Participate in faculty/administrative committees, community service, and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and at least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas (medical/surgical, psychiatric nursing and another specialty) of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application.
• RN eligible for Hawai'i State License. License required by effective date of employment.

IF NO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE AVAILABLE, OTHERS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN ACTING INSTRUCTOR APPOINTMENT. Minimum qualifications to be considered on an acting basis are: Bachelor's in Nursing and at least three years of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application. Registered nurse eligible for Hawai'i State License. License required by effective date of employment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a community college nursing program or equivalent as substantiated by student, peer, and administrative assessments.
• At least one year of hospital experience in two of the areas (medical/surgical, psychiatric nursing and another specialty) of teaching responsibility
• Nurse Practitioner with Clinical currency in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multi-ethnic, multicultural population.
• Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Ability to employ writing assignments and critical thinking skill development as part of students' classroom learning activities.
• Willingness to instruct via the various technological media available to the college including online courses.
• Model the role of the professional nurse.

Inquiries:

Human Resources Office; [phone]

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.

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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/