Lecturer, CC; American Sign Language

Overview

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Language, Linguistics & Literature Department is seeking applications for the American Sign Language part-time 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 (American Sign Language)
Position Number: 0002

LEC
Hiring Unit: Language, Linguistics & Literature
Location: Kapi‘olani Community College
Date Posted: March 11, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment (Apply as early as possible as it may close at any time)
Salary Information: Minimum $1,978 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 Summer 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

• 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.

Functionally native fluency in ASL (ASL proficiency interview level 4 or
5), training/education in ASL teaching methodology (e.g. American Sign Instructors Guidance Network, or Signing Naturally Teachers Training) and one of the following:

• Master's in ASL, ASL studies, literature, or linguistics; OR
• Master's in Linguistics; OR
• Master's in Teaching ASL; OR
• Master's in Deaf Studies; OR
• Master's in Signed Communication; OR
• Master's in Deaf Education; OR
• Master's in Education; OR
• Master's in ESL; OR
• Master's in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction or Interpreting); OR
• Bachelor's in ASL, ASL studies, literature or linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Teaching ASL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Deaf Studies AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Signed Communication AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Deaf Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in ESL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
• Bachelor's in related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction, or Interpreting) AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English.

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

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

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…