Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - 0088828

Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - 0088828

Location

UH West Oahu, Kapolei, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-01899

Department

University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs

Division

Social Sciences

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

0088828

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (Political Science)

Position Number: 0088828

Hiring Unit: UH West Oahu, Academic Affairs, Social Sciences

Location: Kapolei, HI

Date Posted: 08/31/2026

Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins October 1, 2026

Salary Information: F-3, salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9-Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin on January 1, 2027.

The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Political Science position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Political Science courses, as well as Social Sciences foundation courses, contingent on the needs of the Political Science concentration and the Division of Social Sciences, respectively.

Specializing in serving a large Native Hawaiian population, effective teaching is the primary mission of this position at UH West O'ahu. The area of specialization is open; however, the successful candidate position is expected to contribute to the course offerings of the Division of Social Sciences, including supervising the Legislative Internship courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of existing lower and upper-level Political Science courses including, but not limited to: Introduction to Political Science, Constitutional Law, Politics of Public Policy, Hawai'i Politics, Pacific Asian Politics, Senior Capstone, and other courses as necessary to meet the needs of the program. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester, delivered both traditional in-person as well as online classes.
• Conduct scholarly and research activities in areas related to discipline.
• Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods.
• Serve on program, division, and university committees.
• Render service to the professional and community relevant to academic specialty.
• Serve as faculty advisor for students in the program.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Political Science. An ABD will be considered, provided applicant completes dissertation by date of hire.
• Excellence in teaching as demonstrated by student evaluations and/or administrative reviews.
• Active scholarly research agenda demonstrated by peer-reviewed publication(s) and presentations at professional conferences.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural setting; experience teaching and working with students from varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to teach experiential learning courses with a focus on law and society, public policy, and political economy.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to contribute to the expansion of the Political Science curriculum in areas consistent with personal interests and program needs.
• Proven ability to write and/or administer grants.
• Commitment to the knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the UH West O'ahu to position the university as a leading Indigenous-serving higher education institution.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using Neogov, you will need to create an account. Applicant must submit the following:

• Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Sample of teaching evaluations.
• Sample syllabi.
• Names with contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) professional references.
• Copies of official transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.
• If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by January 01, 2027.

If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos, they will be redacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O'ahu and will not be returned.

Inquiries: Dr. Konstantinos Zougris; Social Sciences Division Chair, kzougris@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs Address 91-1001 Farrington Highway

Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu