About the Department

Title: Lecturer (American Studies)
 Position Number: pending
 Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages, and Letters, Department of American Studies
 Location: Manoa
 Date Posted: June 21, 2021
 Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Minimum salary: $1978 per credit hour
 Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
 Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
  
 Other Conditions: For placement in lecturer pool beginning Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funds.
  
 Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate or graduate American Studies courses or equivalent.
2. Other related duties, including preparing course syllabus, grading, maintaining weekly office hours.

 
 Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in American Studies (or applicable field).

 
 Desirable Qualifications

1. PhD in American Studies (or related field) or doctoral work in American Studies (or related field).
2. Knowledge in appropriate field as evidenced by coursework.
3. Prior relevant university teaching experience in the field.
4. Training in and/or experience with online teaching

 
 To Apply:
Email cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts (copies are acceptable; however original transcripts will be required at time of hire) to [email protected]. Application materials will not be returned.
   
 Inquiries:
Elizabeth Colwill, Department Chair, [email protected]

Position Duties

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