Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science)

The University of Hawai‘i is hiring a part-time, temporary Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science for its Hilo campus. Responsibilities include teaching courses, preparing syllabi, and maintaining office hours. Applicants must have a Master's degree and teaching experience. The position may allow for distance learning, making it suitable for remote work. This role is contingent upon course offerings and student enrollment.
The University of Hawaii is seeking a part-time, temporary Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science for its Hilo campus. Responsibilities include teaching courses, preparing syllabi, and maintaining office hours. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and teaching experience. The position allows for teaching during various times, including potentially via distance learning, making it suitable for remote work.
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Title: Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science)Position Number: PendingHiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences/ Division of Social SciencesLocation: UH HiloDate Posted: August 16, 2024Closing Date: ContinuousSalary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic YearTemporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: For placement in lecturer pool for future semesters. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline.2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.3. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.4. Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.Minimum Qualifications1. Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or closely related discipline2. Ability to teach the assigned course(s)3. Teaching or work experience in Geography, Planning, or Environmental Studies or Science Desirable Qualifications 1. Doctoral degree in Geography or closely related discipline2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Geography, Planning, and/or Environmental Science courses To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents. A complete application must include: Cover letter explaining how qualifications are metResumeNames and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional referencesTranscript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Inquiries: Dr. Kathryn “KB” Besio, besio@hawaii.edu

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