Instructor, CC (Counselor, 0086475) en University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title:                                                    Instructor, CC (Counselor)
Position Number:                               0086475
Hiring Unit:                                         Hawaii Community College
Location:                                             Palamanui (Kailua-Kona)
Date Posted:                                       September 26, 20025
Closing Date:                                     October 13, 2025
Salary Information:                            C2C11, Minimum $5,932.00 per month
Monthly Type:                                    11 Month
Tenure Track:                                      Non Tenure
Full Time/Part Time:                          Full Time
Temporary/Permanent:                     Temporary – Not To Exceed June 30, 2026
Funding:                                             General
 
Other Conditions:
 
General funded and may begin approximately November 2025.  Annual contract renewal, possible renewal pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.  Assignment may include day or evening, weekend, on- and off-campus, and distance education assignments using multiple teaching methodologies.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 

1. Deliver academic/career advising and counseling to students, including but not limited to outreach, orientation, academic and educational planning, career/life planning, graduation and transcript evaluations, general financial aid information, assistance with registration activities, and conducting student success workshops and programs and other related duties.
2. Provide leadership role in the delivery of student services at the college/UH Center.
3. Data collection and reporting.
4. New or changing responsibilities reflective of programming needs may be required.
5. Provide college and community services;
6. Participate in professional and self-development activities as well as faculty and administrative committees.
7. Perform other duties as required.

1. Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, Counseling Psychology, College Student Personnel Services, Human Resources (to include both CTAHR and Personnel), Communications, or related field.
2. OR Bachelor's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, Counseling Psychology, College Student Personnel Services, Human Resources (to include both CTAHR and Personnel), Communications, or related field and three (3) years related work experience.

1. Knowledge of Community College, philosophy, mission, and purpose.
2. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and handle varied assignments;
3. Experience in career/life, academic and personal counseling or other related college student development services;
4. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
5. Ability to work effectively with international, immigrant, disadvantaged, adult and multicultural populations;
6. Experience in teaching career planning, study skills, and college orientation;
7. Ability to function autonomously and a member of a team.
8. Knowledge of distance education models of higher education and the impact on academic and student support services.
9. Experience with distance education models of higher education and integrating student support services.
10. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting equity and a diverse workforce/academic environment.
11. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students. 

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents (REDACT social security number and date of birth on all uploaded documents). 

1. Cover letter outlining how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Names and contact information of three (3) professional references;
3. Resume.
4. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position MUST be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted).

NOTE:

• Minimum qualifications (degree and credits) must be met by the effective date of appointment.
• Letters of recommendation are welcome.
• The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable, or required documents are not submitted by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All documents/information submitted become the property of Hawaii Community College and will not be returned.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

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/