Lecturer, CC

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 2,404,000 - 3,253,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System invites applications for a Part-Time Temporary Lecturer position in Chemistry at Honolulu Community College. Duties include teaching assigned courses, maintaining office hours, and guiding student progress. Availability for evening, weekend, on-campus, off-campus, or distance teaching is required; remote work is not offered.

The position supports spring 2027 staffing with contingent funding and ongoing evaluation for quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field with 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Experience teaching at community college preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and in a team teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
• Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives and prepare syllabi/reports.
• Coordinate with discipline coordinator/division chair to integrate teaching efforts.
• Complete student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness.
• Commit to community college principles and philosophy.
• Be available for evening/weekend on-campus/off-campus/Internet teaching; some roles may be on military bases or Internet-based.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

18 credits of advanced Chemistry/Biochemistry coursework

Job description

Lecturer, CC (Chemistry) | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02111

Honolulu Community College

Division

Academic Affairs

10/05/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0002LECA

Description

Title:Lecturer, CC (Chemistry)
Hiring Unit:Arts & Sciences
Location:Honolulu Community College
Date Posted:October 5, 2026

Closing Date:November 5, 2026

Salary Information:Minimum $2,053 per credit hour
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Temporary/Permanent:Temporary
Other Conditions: Spring 2027, part-time, for lecturer candidate pool, non-tenurial, assignments as needed, contingent on availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
• Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
• Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
• Must be available for evening and weekend teaching assignments, teaching on campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools) and/or distance learning assignments for courses taught via the internet. This is not a remote position. For some teaching fields, openings may only be available for classes offered on military bases or taught via the Internet. To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance will be required. To teach Early College courses for DOE schools, background checks will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Title:Lecturer, CC (Chemistry)
Hiring Unit:Arts & Sciences
Location:Honolulu Community College
Date Posted:October 5, 2026

Closing Date:November 5, 2026

Salary Information:Minimum $2,053 per credit hour
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Temporary/Permanent:Temporary
Other Conditions: Spring 2027, part-time, for lecturer candidate pool, non-tenurial, assignments as needed, contingent on availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
• Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
• Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
• Must be available for evening and weekend teaching assignments, teaching on campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools) and/or distance learning assignments for courses taught via the internet. This is not a remote position. For some teaching fields, openings may only be available for classes offered on military bases or taught via the Internet. To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance will be required. To teach Early College courses for DOE schools, background checks will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensics Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry with 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry. ("Advanced coursework" is defined as 300-400 level courses offered in a bachelor's program).

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to course to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Experience in the use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.
• A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

Inquires

Honolulu Community College

Human Resources Office

[e-mail]

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/