About the Department

Job Summary:
Teach graduate courses related to the field of sustainability. Plan and supervise semester activities that include the following: syllabus creation and semester calendar planning; overseeing class instruction and meeting course objectives; maintaining records on and evaluating student performance; assigning grades both at the midterm and final grade submission due dates.

Location: On-site instruction at Waterfront Plaza (500 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813)

Compensation:
$1,050 per credit - Masters
$1,150 per credit - Doctorate


Qualifications: 
 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in systems thinking or other fields related to sustainability. 
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment.

Other Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position. 
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.  
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.  
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.  
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
1. Course preparation (20%)

• Develop a course syllabus available to students two-weeks prior to start of semester.
• Prepare course website using Blackboard.

2. Course maintenance and delivery (30%)

• Update course website weekly and post assignments in a timely manner.
• Prepare and deliver course lesson plans weekly and on time.

 3. Student communication and assistance (25%)

• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner (within 48 hours of receiving inquiry)
• Give students appropriate feedback and guidance to assist in learning.

 4. Student assessment and grading (25%)

• Return student assignments within an appropriate time frame.
• Submit student grades by both the required midterm and final due dates.

5. Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%)

• Actively participate as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

 
This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.