Instructor, CC (Chemistry) - (0086627, 0086585)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Kapiolani CC, Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2026-01672
Department
Kapiolani Community College - Math & Science
Opening Date
08/01/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:
0086585, 0086627
Description
The University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Math & Science Department is seeking applications for two Chemistry 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: 0086585, 0086627
Functional Title: Instructor, CC (Chemistry)
Geographic Location: Kapi'olani Community College
Department: Math & Sciences
Bargaining Unit Code: 07
Department ID: 22837668
Reports to: Department Chair of Math & Sciences
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately January 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 instruction in Chemistry lectures and labs in terms of course competencies and institutional and program level student-learning outcomes. Develop and/or update course content and materials and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to:
Improve student attainment of learning outcomes;
Address the learning needs of the colleges diverse students;
Integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate; and
Use technology to support instruction.
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 course work (one office hour per week per three-credit class). Regular workload may include evening and weekend classes, continuing-education classes, distance-education classes, 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 ones professional status and/or expertise,
Engaging in professional development, and
Engaging in professional or scholarly activities related to ones discipline or teaching.
Development of state-of-the-art lecture curriculum, and learning technologies for on campus and/or online courses
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; OR
Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry with 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry. ("Advanced coursework" is defined as 300- 400-level courses offered in a bachelor's program.)
Note: Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Successful teaching of courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry at the post-secondary level, as substantiated by student and peer assessments.
Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators.
Evidence of experience integrating scientific writing, technology, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking into chemistry instruction to support students' ability to analyze data, communicate scientific ideas, solve problems, and apply chemistry concepts in real-world contexts.
Ability to write clear prose as substantiated by an attached one to two-page statement and/or publication.
Commitment to the mission and values of the community college, including open access, student success, equity, and support for diverse learners.
Ability to develop, implement, and complete projects with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and use of evidence to inform improvement.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute to departmental and/or campus-wide initiatives that advance high-impact educational practices, including student-centered and innovative teaching strategies, integration of undergraduate research experiences, ?aina-based education, STEM pathways, service-learning, and other efforts that foster active student participation, scholarly inquiry, and connections to cultural and environmental stewardship.
Experience with course design, delivery, and assessment across multiple instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, online, and technology-enhanced formats, using learning management systems, digital tools, and student-centered assessment strategies to promote engagement, accessibility, and learning.
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:
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
A 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 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/
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This position requires a Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; OR Master's in Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Organic Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Environmental Chemistry with 18 credits of advanced coursework in Chemistry or Biochemistry. ("Advanced coursework" is defined as 300- 400-level courses offered in a bachelor's program.) as a minimum qualification. Do you meet this requirement?
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In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following: Note: By checking off the following options, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirement to include attachments with this application and I am aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.
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