Lecturer, CC (English (Literature) - Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026

University of Hawaii System; Dihlabeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in English Literature for Fall 2025 to teach assigned courses, prepare syllabuses, and maintain student engagement. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in English or related fields and teaching experience. This position offers a minimum pay of $1,911 per credit hour and a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience at a community college level is desirable.
• Familiarity with competency-based instruction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Ability to work with adult learners

Education

Master’s degree in English

Master’s degree in Literature

Master’s degree in Fine Arts (Creative Writing)

Job description

Title: Lecturer, CC (English (Literature)) – Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026

Hiring Unit: Arts and Humanities

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: 05/06/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary: Minimum $1,911/per credit hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• 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.
• May include instructional assignments involving distance education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English; OR Master’s degree in Literature; OR Master’s degree in Fine Arts (Creative Writing).
• All minimum qualifications must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting the minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at a community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adult learners and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.

Application Submission

Click on the ‘Apply’ button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:

• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
• A brief one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Resume.

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete application will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if material submitted is unreadable. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

808-455-0326

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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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 https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.