Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science)

Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science); Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science. This temporary, non-tenure track position supports the College of Arts and Sciences/Division of Social Sciences and may require teaching day, evening, weekend, or distance courses, contingent on offerings and funding.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, preparing syllabi and progress reports, and maintaining at least one office hour per course weekly.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach the assigned course(s).
• Teaching experience in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.
• Work under supervision to integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Student progress reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Geography/Planning/Environmental Studies

Doctoral degree in Geography or related field (desirable)

Job description

Description

Title: Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science) UPDATED: October 13, 2026

Position Number: LECTURER

Hiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences/ Division of Social Sciences

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: April 24, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026-2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline.


2. Prepare course syllabus, and reports related to teaching and student progress.


3. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.


4. Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possesses a Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or closely related discipline


2. Ability to teach the assigned course(s)


3. Teaching experience in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science,

Desirable Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in Geography or closely related discipline


2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Geography, Planning, and/or Environmental Science courses

Inquiries: Dr. Chris Knudson, [e-mail]

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/

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