Instructor, CC (Professional Development Coordinator) (0083094) bei University of Hawaii, HI
University of Hawaii, HI · Honolulu, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking applications for the Instructor, CC (Professional Development Coordinator) position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Title: Instructor, CC (Professional Development Coordinator)
Position Number: 0083094
Hiring Unit: Office of the Chancellor
Location: Kapi‘olani Community College
Date Posted: November 14, 2025
Closing Date: November 30, 2025, 11:59 PM HST
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: To begin approximately January 2026. Contingent on 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.
Introduction:
Professional Development Coordinator to lead and align our professional development initiatives with the college's core mission, vision, and values. The role will be responsible for designing and implementing evidence-based professional development programs that have a measurable impact on teaching, learning, and campus culture. This involves conducting needs assessments, setting clear goals, and evaluating outcomes to ensure continuous improvement. A key part of the role will be to promote broad-based ownership, engaging all members of our campus community—faculty, staff, administrators—in a collaborative approach to professional development. The role will also be instrumental in embedding a culturally responsive framework into our programs, integrating Indigenous knowledge, practices, and values in alignment with Hawai'i Papa O Ke Ao and the Ka'u reports. Ultimately, the role will help advance our Strategic Plan by ensuring that our professional development initiatives contribute directly to our excellence as an Indigenous-serving institution and to our overarching goal of student success and equitable outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Aligns professional development (PD) opportunities with KapCC’s strategic plan, program reviews, assessment of student learning, ACCJC and other accrediting standards, and PD advisory committee recommendations.
- Establishes and chairs a PD Advisory Committee; facilitates open, ongoing communication and decision-making among faculty, staff, administrators, and lecturers.
- Designs, implements, and continually refines PD programs based on best practices in pedagogy and job-related skill development.
- In collaboration with the PD Advisory Committee and facilitators, determines the most effective delivery methods and scheduling (facilitator selection, space, timing) to maximize impact for target audiences.
- Develops and delivers New Employee training that reflects KapCC values and strategic directions.
- Represents KapCC for System PD activities
- Curates and maintains up-to-date external PD opportunities available to Kapi'olani CC employees
- Develops strategies and timelines to promote PD opportunities and scaffolds learning experiences across the college.
- Plans, coordinates, and assists with the logistical aspects of PD events (venue, technology, materials, catering, if applicable).
- Creates and disseminates training and promotional materials; maintain up-to-date PD webpages and communications.
- Oversees PD resources, including purchasing, equipment, and supplies; manages available PD funds and monitor budgets.
- Pursues additional resources (grants, partnerships, sponsorships) and evaluates consultants and vendors for PD needs.
- Coordinates training delivery, including identifying optimal facilitators and evaluation metrics.
- Implements ongoing PD programs for faculty, staff, administrators, and lecturers; assesses program effectiveness and uses results for continuous improvement.
- Regularly convenes and facilitates PD activities, meetings, and retreats; responds to requests and recommendations for PD.
- Monitors systems to track participation, activities, and outcomes; assesses the impact of PD opportunities on teaching effectiveness, student learning, and organizational performance.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports quantitative and qualitative data; uses findings to refine offerings and demonstrates value to stakeholders.
- Develops training and promotional materials; maintains professional development resources and documentation.
- Promotes PD programs and opportunities through College channels; encourages professional engagement and sharing of best practices at conferences, symposiums, and online platforms.
- Represents KapCC at external conferences and meetings related to PD; identifies external resources and consultants and recommends acquisitions.
- Facilitates the sharing of PD experiences and learnings campus-wide to extend professional development impact.
- Stays current with national PD and higher education trends; translates trends into KapCC-specific opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned
- Master’s degree in any field offered at Kapi’olani Community College
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of culturally appropriate teaching and learning pedagogy and best practices to support student learning.
- Experience with coordination of professional development program in higher education.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including administrators, faculty, staff, and lecturers.
- Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and to work a variable work schedule as programs require.
- Experience with needs assessment and program evaluation.
- Experience teaching at the postsecondary level.
- Commitment to personal and professional life-long learning.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in diverse job positions.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring of adult learners.
- 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 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, [email protected]
Position Duties
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/
