Lecturer, CC (Economics)

University of Hawai'i; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 2,333,000 - 3,323,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i Maui College in Kahului, Maui seeks a part-time Lecturer in Economics to teach assigned courses, maintain office hours, and prepare syllabi, grading, and progress reports for students.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics; desirable qualifications emphasize teaching experience at college level, cross-cultural communication, and ability to integrate writing and thinking skills, including knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics required.
• Experience teaching at community college or university preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multicultural student population.
• Ability to incorporate writing assignments and critical thinking into course content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and issues.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in economics and maintain office hours.
• Prepare syllabi, grading, and progress reports for students.
• Collaborate with discipline coordinator and other instructors.
• May include distance education assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multicultural communication

Effective communication

Writing-integrated thinking

Native Hawaiian culture knowledge

Native Hawaiian language knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

Job description

Summary

Posting number: 2026-01952

Department: University of Hawai'i Maui College

Job classification: LECTURER, CC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Economic Development, Higher Education, Business, Social Sciences

Title: Lecturer, CC (Economics)

Position Number: 0002LECA

Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs, Social Science Department

Location: Kahului, Maui

Date Posted: September 9, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour; subject to Lecturer placement

Schedule: Part-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions

Fall, Spring, Summer Sessions as needed.

Part-time Lecturer applicant pool.

Non-tenure, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Evening, weekend, distance education, television, and or off-campus classes for UH Maui College and or Outreach sites (Lanai and Molokai) may be assigned as part of the regular workload.

This is NOT a remote position – the job requires in-person work.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline for which one is qualified.
2. Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
3. Prepare course syllabi, grading, and reports related to teaching and student progress
4. Work under the supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
5. May include instructional assignments involving distance education.
6. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics

Desirable Qualifications

1. Successful community college and or university teaching experience in the field
2. Demonstrated ability to work with multicultural student populations
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
4. Ability to use writing assignments and integrate teaching of appropriate thinking skills into course content as an integral part of students' classroom learning activities
5. The ability to apply knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture to effectively collaborate with multicultural groups and individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the Native Hawaiian language, history, politics, culture, practices, and contemporary issues.

Inquiries

Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Examples of duties

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