Lecturer, CC (Fire Science & Environmental Emergency Response)

University of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 2,828,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawaii, at Honolulu Community College, seeks a part-time Lecturer in Fire Science & Environmental Emergency Response to teach courses and guide student learning. Fall 2026 appointments are non-tenurial, contingent on funds, with assignments as needed.

Position requires evening/weekend teaching and on-campus or base-site duties; background checks and DoD clearance may apply for certain postings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences plus three (3) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations; or
• Associate degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences plus five (5) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations; or
• 15 college credits plus seven (7) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations.
• (Related Natural Sciences: All Biological Sciences, General Sciences, and all Physical Sciences.)

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Office hours

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences

Associate degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences

15 college credits

Job description

Description

Title: Lecturer, CC (Fire Science & Environmental Emergency Response)

Hiring Unit: Transportation & Trades (Tech I)

Location: Honolulu Community College

Date Posted: May 19, 2026

Closing Date: June 19, 2026

Salary Information: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Fall 2026, 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

1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline.


2. Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.


3. Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.


4. Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.


5. Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.


6. Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.


7. 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

1. Unless a related field is listed, the degree must be in the subject area. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.
   
   
   
   1. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences plus three (3) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations; or
   
   
   2. Associate degree in Fire Science or related Natural Sciences plus five (5) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations; or
   
   
   3. 15 college credits plus seven (7) years related work experience in Fire Science/Fire and Environmental Emergency Response occupations.
   
   
   
   

(Related Natural Sciences: All Biological Sciences, General Sciences, and all Physical Sciences.)

Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience at the community college level.


2. Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.


3. Work experience related to course to be taught.


4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.


5. Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.


6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations


7. Experience in the use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.


8. A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

Inquiries

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/