Lecturer, CC (Japanese)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Maui County, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-00211
Department: University of Hawai’i Maui College
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Position Number:: 0002LECA
Description
Title: Lecturer, CC (Japanese)

Position Number: 0002LECA

Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs – Humanities

Location: Kahului, Maui

Date Posted: February 5, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

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

Schedule: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions:

Fall, Spring, Summer Sessions as needed.

Part-time Lecturer applicant pool.

Non-tenure, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Evening, weekend, distance education, television and or off-campus classes for UH Maui College and or Outreach sites (Lanai and Molokai) may be assigned as part of regular workload.

This is NOT a remote position – job requires in-person work.
Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Under general supervision, conduct lectures in Japanese
2. Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught
3. Prepare course outlines and reports related to teaching and student progress
4. Work under supervision of department chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructions in the discipline area
5. Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required
6. May include instructional assignments involving distance education
7. Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential
8. The college strongly emphasizes the “open door” concept and serves a diverse student and community population
9. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

As listed below. All minimum qualifications must be from an accredited institution and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting the minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.

Functionally native oral and written fluency in Japanese, the ability to communicate in English, and one of the following:
Master’s Degree in Japanese (language or literature)

OR

Master’s Degree in Japanese as a second language

OR

Master’sdegree in the study of culture or history of the people who speak Japanese

OR

Master’s 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:

1. Knowledge in the appropriate field as evidenced by coursework
2. Prior relevant successful community college or university teaching experience in the field
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the Native Hawaiian language, history, politics, culture, practices, and contemporary issues
6. Successful community college teaching experience
7. Ability to use writing assignments and integrate teaching of appropriate thinking skills into course content as an integral part of students’ classroom learning activities

Inquiries:

Name:UH Maui College, Human Resources

Phone:808-984-3204

Email:mauihr@hawaii.edu
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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. 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.

1. Resume
2. Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
3. Optional letters 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 Maui 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.).

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EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai’i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/