"Lecturer, CC (Biology)"

Job Description

Salary
See Position Description

Location
Honolulu, HI

Job Type
Part-Time Temporary

Job Number
2026-00340

Department
Kapi'olani Community College - Math & Science

Opening Date
02/26/2026

Closing Date
Continuous

Position Number:
0002LEC

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Math & Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Biology lecturer position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:  

Title:Lecturer, CC (Biology) 
Position Number:0002LEC 
Hiring Unit: Math & Sciences 
Location: Kapi‘olani Community College 
Date Posted:March 3, 2026 
Closing Date:Continuous, may close at any time 
Salary: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement 
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time 
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary 
Funding:General Funds 
Other Conditions:For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.  

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in the assigned subject area;
2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
3. Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
4. Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
5. Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
6. Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).
7. Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Molecular and/or Cell Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology & Environmental Science, Ecology, Global Environmental Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Biomedical Sciences, or any Life 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 and work cooperatively.
5. Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.
6. Work experience or teaching experience in the field of ecology or environmental science.
7. Experience in leading students in service-learning and working with local community environmental organizations.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. Aone- to two-page statementoutlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
   • Academic record/grade summaries will NOTbe accepted.
   • Diplomas and copies will NOTbe accepted.
3. Optionalletters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

NOTE: 

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu, 808-734-9573