Lecturer (MA Program in Counseling Psychology)

Lecturer (MA Program in Counseling Psychology)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

UH Hilo, Hilo, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02198

Department

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Division

College of Arts and Sciences - Social Sciences Division

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

2026-02198

Description

Title: Lecturer (MA Program in Counseling Psychology)

Position Number: LECTURER

Hiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences/Division of Social Sciences

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: October 13, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach PSY 662 (Advanced Addiction Counseling) in an online format.
• Prepare course syllabus, lectures, assignments, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Maintain a minimum of 1.7 office hours per week for each course taught.
• Work under the supervision of the Department Chair and Director of the MA Program in Counseling Psychology in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a closely related area.
• Ability to teach PSY 662 (Advanced Addiction Counseling).
• Teaching or work experience in addiction counseling.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching addiction counseling.
• Experience in teaching graduate students.
• Holds a credential as a "Certified Substance Abuse Counselor" with reciprocity and international certification to include oversight of the 12-core functions.

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

• Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
• A current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
• Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies 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. Adam Pack at pack@hawaii.edu or Dr. Bryan Kim at bryankim@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