Summary
Location
United States
Salary
$1k - $2k
Type
part-time
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About this role
This position is a temporary, part-time appointment specifically for on-island applicants. This semester-to-semester contract may only be teaching one class. There are no associated relocation benefits.
Applications will be reviewed by the program periodically and all candidates will be notified by email if they are chosen to interview for a position.
Job Summary
Teach courses as needed by the program as a part-time faculty member. Additional responsibilities may include advising students.
Available courses to teach in this faculty include:
Activities (Examples include hula, hip-hop, etc.)
Beginning Hula
Folk Dance of the Pacific
Sports (Examples include basketball, tennis, volleyball, etc.)
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise
Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets university standards
Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s/Doctorate degree in the subject area strongly preferred; must be from regionally accredited institutions. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is advantageous.
Please be as descriptive in your skills and background as you can be to help us match you with potential jobs here at BYU–Hawaii. Attaching any supporting documentation can be done during the application process or attached by our HR office after the fact.
Approximate starting adjunct semester contract $1,425 - $2,175 per credit, the wage offered is dependent upon applicants’ degree and years of university level teaching experience.
As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.
Other facts
About Brigham Young University – Hawaii
Brigham Young University Hawaii is a small, academically challenging university (approximately 2400 students) emphasizing the liberal arts together with professional programs in business, education and computer technologies. The University services an international student body: Approximately 50 percent of the students come from over 70 countries outside the United States, primarily from Asia and the Pacific. BYU-Hawaii is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Established in 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii (CCH), the campus is located in Laie, Hawaii, thirty-five miles from Honolulu. CCH's name was changed to Brigham Young University Hawaii in 1974, and today is part of the three-campus BYU system that includes BYU in Provo, UT and BYU Idaho in Rexburg, ID.
BYU-Hawaii offers a unique environment that helps students enlarge the intellect, build personal character and faith in God, and live harmoniously among those whose cultures are different from their own. This leads students to a lifetime of learning and service in their careers, families, church, community and country.
The academic curriculum emphasizes intercultural traditions, with 24 majors in business, technology, education, science, and the arts. A 17:1 student/faculty ratio gives students tremendous opportunities to learn from their professors. BYU-Hawaii is consistently ranked as a top-tier university by the prestigious news magazine, U.S. News and World Report.
What you'll do
- The primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise and developing and managing the class syllabus. Additional responsibilities may include advising students.
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