Job Description

Posting number: 2024-00302

Department: Kaua'i Community College

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR, CC, 9-MO

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Title: Instructor, CC (EIMT)
Position Number: 0086617
Hiring Unit: Kaua‘i Community College, Trades
Location: Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i
Date Posted: August 26, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: C2A, minimum $5,536/month
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Full time, 9-month, general funds, to begin approximately Spring 2027, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. Renewal of appointment contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under general supervision, teach electrical courses related to the installation and maintenance of residential and commercial wiring, motors and motor controls, basic electronics, and programmable logic controllers.
2. Assist program faculty in the identification, development and delivery of new and existing non-credit electrical installation & maintenance technology courses and related services.
3. Work cooperatively with the division chair and colleagues to develop an understanding of student needs in the discipline or area of primary responsibility including preparation of course syllabi, completion of appropriate program level and course level assessment, administering course student evaluation and dealing with student concerns; maintain and revise, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
4. Integrate the use of classroom technology as appropriate.
5. Provide College and community service.
6. Participate in faculty and administrative committees and professional development activities.
7. Other related work activities include, but are not limited to advising students; participating in faculty and administrative committees; community service and in-service training; maintaining an approved program of professional self-improvement; maintaining office hours; and working with other faculty members in preparing; adapting, and revising program objectives.
8. Must maintain at least one office hour each week for each course taught, Monday through Friday.
9. Possible evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Associate degree in Electricity/Electrical Installation and Maintenance plus five (5) years related work experience and current Journey worker license; or
(b) 15 college credits plus seven (7) years related work experience including training and current Journey worker license.

All degrees must be earned from an accredited institution and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, others will be considered on an Acting Instructor basis.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching at the community college and/or apprenticeship level or higher and specifically related to in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology.
2. Evidence of strong leadership, communication and written skills.
3. Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
5. Ability to work with diverse students, faculty and community.
6. Understanding of the community college philosophy.

Application Submission:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

1. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
2. Statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
3. Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
4. Resume

All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Kaua'i Community College and will not be returned. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later time in the search process. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:
Human Resources Office
808-245-8372

Examples of duties

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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