Lecturer, CC (Japanese)

Working Title: Lecturer, CC (Japanese)

Position Number: 0002LEC

Hiring Unit: Languages, Linguistics, & Literature

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted: August 7, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Salary: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement.

Schedule: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General

Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

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:

Functionally native oral and written fluency in Japanese, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following:

• Masters degree in Japanese (language or literature); OR
• Masters degree in Japanese as a Second Language; OR
• Masters degree in the study of the culture or history of the people who speak Japanese; OR
• Masters degree in Linguistics, ESL, Education or another language. At least 12 credits of advanced coursework in second language methodology, Japanese literature, Japanese culture, or any combination thereof.

Desirable Qualifications:

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

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:

• A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Official 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. 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.
• Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

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