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Description

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

Position Title: Instructor, CC (Psychology)Position No: 0086599

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Department: Social Sciences

Date Posted: February 6, 2026, from February 23, 2026, 11:59 PM HSTClosing Date: March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM HST (This ad is extended for posting from March 10, 2026, to March 22, 2026)Bargaining Unit Code: 07

Reports to: Department Chair of the Social Science Department

Rank: 2

Monthly Type: 9-Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: General

Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately Fall 2026, 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 ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision, design, deliver, and assess instruction in psychology in terms of student-learning outcomes;

Develop and/or update course content and materials, teaching and assessment strategies and methods to

Improve student attainment of learning outcomes;

Address the learning needs of the college's diverse students;

Integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate.

Use multi-media resources, including computers, where appropriate.

Plan, organize, and independently carry out independent instructional and non-instructional assignments.

Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to, preparing course syllabi and maintaining office hours for academic advising and for conferring with students about coursework (one office hour per week per three-credit class).

Regular workload may include evening and weekend classes, continuing-education classes, distance-education classes, or other non-traditional teaching formats such as learning communities and teaching at off-campus sites.

Non-teaching duties include

working collegially to provide service to the department and college,

engaging in public service related to one's professional status and/or expertise,

maintaining an approved program of professional development,

engaging in professional or scholarly activities related to one's discipline or teaching and

collect data and prepare a report

Uphold and contribute to Kapi‘olani Community College’s values, mission, and vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous-serving institution.

Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include teaching evening and weekend classes, continuing-education classes, distance-education classes, and classes at of-campus sites.

Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree in Psychology;

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

Desirable QualificationsPh.D. degree in Psychology

Successful teaching at the post-secondary level, as substantiated by student and peer assessments

Demonstrated ability to teach courses in psychology;

Demonstrated ability to adapt/develop online courses;

Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators;

Demonstrated ability to write clear prose as substantiated by on-site writing performance;

Successful use of technology to support instruction inside and outside of the traditional classroom;

Demonstrated ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results;

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and improvement, remaining current with best practices and innovations in the Psychology field.

Experience in grant writing, acquiring funding through grants, and/or grant coordination and administration to generate resources for student development, program improvement, and/or workforce development.

Knowledge of and commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s values, mission, and 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:

A Curriculum Vitae or ResumeA one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 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.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.).

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

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.

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/