Lecturer (Philosophy and Gender and Women’s Studies) en University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title: Lecturer                    (Philosophy and Gender and Women’s Studies)

Position Number:              Pending

Hiring Unit:                        College of Arts & Sciences/Humanities

Location:                            UH-Hilo

Date Posted:                     October 2, 2025

Closing Date:                    Continuous

Salary Information:           Applicable minimum for the academic year

Temporary/Permanent:    Temporary

Other Conditions:  Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2025 - 2026.  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

1. Teach courses in Gender and Women’s Studies and other related courses, such as WS 151 Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Women in Religion.
2. Teach other courses in Philosophy as needed, such as PHIL 370 Indigenous and American Philosophy, and a variety of ethics courses. Special topics can be introduced pending departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. MA in Philosophy or other related fields, such as Indigenous Political Science, Gender and Women’s studies, Communication, American Studies, and Political Science.
2. Experience teaching in interdisciplinary fields
3. Experience teaching in multiple philosophical and cultural traditions from around the world

Desirable Qualifications

1. PhD in Philosophy or other related fields, such as Indigenous Political Science, Gender and Women’s studies, Communication, American Studies, and Political Science.
2. Experience teaching both online and in person
3. Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness

To Apply:

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

1. Cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. Curriculum vita/resume
3. Name and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) current professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  Transcripts 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.  Copies of diplomas will not be accepted.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security numbers and birthdates from transcript copies.   All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries:  Christopher Lauer; lauer32hawaii.edu

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.
 
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