Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01870

Department: Kapi'olani Community College - Social Science

Job classification: CC 9-MONTH FACULTY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Social Sciences, Faculty, Instructor, Faculty - Other, Teacher, Faculty - Social Studies

Summary

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The University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Social Sciences Department is seeking applications for two Psychology Instructor positions. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Position No: 0083795, 0083560

Position Title: Instructor, CC (Psychology)

Date Posted: September 4, 2026

Date Closing: September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM HST

Department: Social Sciences

Bargaining Unit Code: 07

Reports to: Department Chair of Social Sciences

Rank: 2

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Track: Tenure Track

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General

Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately in Spring 2027, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision:

• Design, deliver, and assess Psychology courses that support the Psychology concentration, transfer pathways, and student learning outcomes.
• Develop, revise, and assess curriculum, course materials, teaching strategies, and assessment methods to improve student learning, support the needs of a diverse student population, and promote critical thinking and written communication, as appropriate.
• Teach courses in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other emerging instructional formats, as needed.
• Provide academic support to students through regular communication, office hours, academic advising, and other appropriate means.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of the Psychology concentration, including but not limited to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities, curriculum development, student engagement initiatives, community partnerships, and other high-impact educational practices that support student success.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support departmental, divisional, college, and University of Hawai'i System initiatives, including assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
• Engage in professional development, scholarly and professional activities, and public service related to one's discipline, teaching responsibilities, and professional expertise.
• Uphold and contribute to Kapi'olani Community College's values, mission, and vision as a model Indigenous-serving institution.
• Regular workload may include evening, weekend, continuing education, distance education, learning community, and off-campus instructional assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology

Note: Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in post-secondary teaching.
• At least one (1) year of experience teaching Psychology courses beyond Introduction to Psychology, including Research Methods, Statistics, Biopsychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality, Clinical Psychology, or related areas.
• At least one (1) year of experience developing and teaching courses in online, hybrid, and/or other instructional modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community partners in support of departmental and institutional goals.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, as substantiated by application materials and on-site writing performance.
• At least one (1) year of experience using educational technologies to support student learning and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess programs, projects, or initiatives that support student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and remaining current with developments in Psychology, teaching, and learning.
• At least one (1) year of experience supporting undergraduate research, experiential learning, transfer pathways, or other high-impact educational practices.
• Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

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 Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. A Statement of teaching philosophy and a table of how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications;
3. 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. 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 Kapi‘olani Community 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.).
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu

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.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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/