University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu Assistant Professor (General Public Administration) - 0083962

University Of Hawaii, West Oahu; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu seeks an Assistant Professor (General Public Administration) to teach and develop undergraduate courses in public administration at Kapolei, HI. The role involves scholarly activity, curriculum development, and mentoring students, with opportunities in distance education and service on committees.

The candidate should hold a PhD (or ABD with completion by hire), demonstrate excellence in teaching, and show potential in research and service to the division and

Qualifications

• Earned a PhD in Public Administration (ABD considered with dissertation by hire).
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly and/or applied research.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate core and elective courses in general public administration.
• Engage in scholarly activity and curriculum development; advise students; supervise senior projects.
• Participate in program assessment, governance, and community partnerships.
• Teach in distance education and hybrid modalities; develop practicum sites.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Teaching in undergraduate settings

Scholarly and applied research

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Public Administration

ABD considered with dissertation by hire

Job description

University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu Assistant Professor (General Public Administration) REVISED - 0083962

Location: Kapolei, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 2025-01916

Department: University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu - Academic Affairs

Division: Public Administration

Opening Date: 09/03/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Number: 0083962

Description:Title: Assistant Professor (General Public Administration) REVISED

Position Number: 0083962

Hiring Unit: UH West Oahu, Academic Affairs, Public Administration

Location: Kapolei, HI

Date Posted: 08/10/2026 REPOSTED

Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 1, 2026

Salary Information: F-3, salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9-Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin on August 1, 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and develop undergraduate core and elective courses in general public administration, and other courses as needed.
• In addition to teaching within their disciplines, all faculty members at UHWO are expected to engage in scholarly activity, participate in curriculum development, teach courses using distance education and hybrid modalities, participate in program assessment, advise students and supervise senior projects, practicum and directed readings courses, participate in faculty governance, serve on program, division, and university committees, render service to the professional and community relevant to academic specialty, and network with professional and community organizations to develop additional practicum sites for student internships, and taking a leadership role in promoting the Public Administration Division.
• Teaching assignments may involve day, evening, weekend or online.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned a PhD from an accredited university in Public Administration, or related discipline. An ABD will be considered, provided applicant completes dissertation by date of hire.
2. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching at the college or university level.
3. Evidence of, or potential to produce, scholarly and applied research.
4. Ability to plan and organize assigned activities and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching undergraduate public administration or related courses at the college or university level.
2. Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural setting; experience in working with various different communities and demonstrated excellence in teaching to students from varied backgrounds and cultures.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach distance education courses.
4. Experience with course assessment and institutional accreditation.
5. Experience with teaching writing intensive courses.
6. Published research in peer reviewed journals.

Inquiries: Dr. Kristina Lu; Public Administration Division Chair, [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. 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/

Employer: University of Hawaii Department: University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu - Academic Affairs Address: 91-1001 Farrington Highway; Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707 Website: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu