Part - Time Instructor, Hawaiian Language - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 1,051,281 - 1,497,279; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is looking for a qualified individual to teach college-level courses in Hawaiian Language & Culture. Responsibilities include developing syllabi and evaluating student performance, ensuring excellent teaching experiences.

Preferred candidates will have experience using Learning Management Systems like Canvas or Blackboard. This part-time position focuses on student advisement and may include teaching across multiple campuses.

Compensation is set at $925 per credit hour, with responsibilities varying each semester.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in relevant fields with a focus on Hawaiian Language.
• Experience in teaching college-level Hawaiian Language & Culture.
• Utilizing multimedia resources in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level Hawaiian Language courses.
• Develop syllabus and course materials.
• Evaluate student skills and competencies.
• Provide advisement and recruitment activities.
• Teach both online and in-person courses.

Skills

Native/near-native fluency in Hawaiian

Teaching experience in higher education

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Education

Master's degree in Hawaiian Language Studies or related field

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Job Description

Teaching college-level courses in Hawaiian Language & Culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in field.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.
• Teach courses online and/or in-person at multiple campuses in Clark County.
• Be available to teach days and evenings if teaching face‑to‑face courses on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hawaiian Language Studies, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate credits in one of the above fields.
• Native/near‑native fluency in Hawaiian.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Hawaiian Language & Culture courses in higher education using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Canvas or Blackboard, and multimedia laboratories.

Compensation

Salary $925.00 per credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

Other Information

Job is part‑time (30.0% FTE). May require a criminal background check. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• NSHE – INTERNAL APPLICANTS: CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education must apply through the internal system.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

EEO Statement

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. The college welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.