Instructor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0087561)

Instructor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0087561)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

UH Hilo, Hilo, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01128

Department

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Division

College of Arts and Sciences - Social Sciences Division

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

0087561

Description

Title: Instructor (Administration of Justice)

Position Number: 0087561

Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences/Social Sciences

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about August 28, 2026, and will continue until position is filled

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Non-tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Anticipated start date is January 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees, Masters degrees, and specialized undergraduate certificate programs. The College also offers Masters degree programs in Education, Counseling Psychology and Heritage Management. Many of these programs take special advantage of our island location.

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for the position of Instructor of Administration of Justice. This Instructor position is responsible for teaching a wide range of AJ courses in the area of criminal justice each semester based on department needs as well as assisting with student events and co-curricular activities in the AJ department.

The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) that includes a fully online Law Enforcement Cohort Track specifically designed for law enforcement officers, and the department also offers a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate. The mission of the Department of Administration of Justice is to prepare students to be innovative leaders in law enforcement, courts and corrections, criminal justice administration, homeland security, and justice advocacy; qualify our majors for acceptance to top-notch graduate programs and law schools; and support the community through engaged scholarship and service. Additional information about the Department of Administration of Justice can be found at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/justice/.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Policing and Punishment, Criminal Law and Procedure, Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy and Criminal Justice, Public Leadership & Ethics, and other upper division AJ courses as needed.
• Hold weekly on-campus office hours.
• Assist with student events and co-curricular activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related social science discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice.
• Successful teaching at the university level in both online and face-to-face instruction.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related social science discipline.
• A proven track record of effective course instruction in lower and upper-division criminal justice courses at the university level.
• Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting.
• Applied experience in law enforcement.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

• Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met
• Current curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Course evaluations and sample syllabi
• A list of three (3) current references, including mailing address, e-mail, phone number(s) (letters or recommendation may be requested after initial review)
• Academic transcripts (copies of unofficial transcripts 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 date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents 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. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Dr. Katherine Young, youngkat@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/

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawaii at Hilo Address 200 W. Kawili Street

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu