Adjunct - Instructor of Sustainability

Overview

Department: OLA, Dept of History, Humanities, & International Studies

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Type: Faculty - Adjunct Faculty

Remote Employment: Yes

Salary: See Position Description

Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks in materials. Some external vendors may not support these characters.

Teach graduate courses related to the field of sustainability. Plan and supervise semester activities including syllabus creation and semester calendar planning; oversee class instruction and meeting course objectives; maintain records on and evaluate student performance; assign grades at midterm and final grade submission due dates.

Compensation: $1,050 per credit - Masters; $1,150 per credit - Doctorate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability.
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment.

Other

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance are not available for this position.
• May require work during Hawaii Pacific University's winter break to support the department.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires excellent time and stress management skills.

• Course preparation (20%):
  Develop a course syllabus available to students two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
• Prepare course website using Blackboard.
• Course maintenance and delivery (30%):
  Update course website weekly and post assignments in a timely manner. Prepare and deliver weekly lesson plans.
• Student communication and assistance (25%):
  Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours. Provide appropriate feedback and guidance.
• Student assessment and grading (25%):
  Return student assignments in a timely manner. Submit grades by required midterm and final due dates.
• Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%):
  Actively participate as a team member and accept additional duties as assigned.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Equal Opportunity

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. We encourage applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.