"Lecturer, CC (Chemistry)"

Job Description

Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement

Location: Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Job Number: 2025-00615

Department: Kapi'olani Community College - Math & Science

Opening Date: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Number: 0002LEC

The University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Math & Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Chemistry part-time lecturer position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; OR
• Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensics Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry, WITH 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry. ("Advanced coursework" is defined as 300-400 level courses offered in a bachelor's program.)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to course(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
• Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.

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:

1. A one- to two-page statement outlining 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 NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
3. Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Inquiries: kapcchr@hawaii.edu