Instructor, CC (Nursing, 0086567) presso University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title:                                                   Instructor, CC (Nursing)

Position Number:                              0086567

Hiring Unit:                                        Hawai'i  Community College

Location:                                            Hilo

Date Posted:                                     October 1, 2025 

Closing Date:                                    Continuous Recruitment until needs are met, first review date of applications may begin on or about October 16, 2025

Salary Information:                           Pay to commensurate with education and experience 

Monthly Type:                                   11 Month

Tenure Track:                                    Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:                         Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:                    Permanent

Funding:                                            General

Other Conditions:

General funds, to begin approximately January 2026, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under general supervision, insturuct students in transfer and non-transfer level Practical Nursing sourses.
2. Instructs, demonstrates, and supervises students in skills practice, patient simulations, computer mediated instruction, and presentations.
3. Workload involves in-person teaching but may include various off-campus locations islandwide, day or evening classes, weekend classes, and distance education classes using multiple teaching methodologies as assigned.
4. Ensures all federal, state and university safety regulations and practices are promoted and followed to ensure a safe learning environment
5. Prepares and revises course outcomes and participates in Nursing curriculum planning and assessment.
6. Prepares, revises, and assesses course objectives and student learning outcomes at the course, program and college levels.
7. Plans, organizes and carries out instructional and non-instructional assignments, including program assessment and reviews.
8. Maintains a minimum of one office hour, in person, per week for each course taught.
9. Conducts academic advising of students and assists in campus-related student activities.
10. Mentors and advises students.
11. Develops and maintains an approved program of professional self-improvement activities.
12. Participates in department, college and community service, including but not limited to committee and recruitment activities as appropriate.
13. Assists with/participates in campus related activities and in-service training.
14. Engages in public service and professional/scholarly activities related to the profession.
15. Demonstrated commitment to community college mission.
16. Maintains current certifications if applicable.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing with at least one year of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching responsibility. (Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application.)
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least three years of hospital experience in one of the areas of teaching experience responsibility. Preferably this experience will have been gained within the last five years of date of application.  
3. Registered nurse eligible for Hawai’i State License. License required by effective date of employment.
4. If qualified applicants are not available, others will be considered on an acting instructor basis.

Desirable Qualification:

1. Education in curriculum development, evaluation, or teaching methods, or related experience in the above.
2. Evidence of successful teaching of nursing in a college setting.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multicultural healthcare community.
5. Ability to include writing assignments and critical thinking as part of the students’ learning experience.
6. Willingness and ability to instruct using technology.
7. Experience teaching nursing students in the clinical setting.
8. Experience with patient simulations.
9. Experience with computer mediated instruction.
10. Clinical currency in area of expertise.
11. Willingness and ability to teaching all areas in nursing and as needed for the nursing program.
12. 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).

• If transcript(s) are not provided, the candidate’s degree(s) or coursework will not be considered.
• Official transcripts are 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 will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant;

 NOTE:

• All minimum qualifications 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.

Inquiries:  808-934-2525

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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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/