Lecturer​/Geography and Environmental Science

The University of Hawaii System is seeking a part-time, temporary Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science for UH Hilo. Responsibilities include teaching courses, preparing syllabi, and maintaining office hours. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and teaching experience. The position may involve teaching via distance learning. Applications require a cover letter, resume, and references. Employment is contingent upon various checks and qualifications.
Position: Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science)

Description

Title: Lecturer (Geography and Environmental Science)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences/ Division of Social Sciences

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: August 16, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/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:
• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.
• Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Studies, or closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach the assigned course(s).
• Teaching or work experience in Geography, Planning, or Environmental Studies or Science.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Geography or closely related discipline.
• 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 met.
• Resume.
• Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
• Transcript(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 birth dates 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.

Inquiries: Dr. Kathryn “KB” Besio, besio

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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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:
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