Graduate Teaching Assistant Hawaiian Studies

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Position Number: 0000GA09 Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Location: UH Manoa Date Posted: 7/14/26 Closing Date: 8/31/26 Salary Information: Step 18 - $2,335.50 month/ $24,912 annual, salary schedule

Monthly Type: 9 Month Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50% Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Recruiting to fill three (3) openings. Positions are temporary, non-tenure track, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient enrollment, and program needs. Appointments may be renewable, subject to availability of funds, continued program needs, and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under faculty supervision:

• Teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in one or more of the following areas of Hawaiian Studies: (HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356) and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
• Teach and/or provide support and assistance to instructor in the development and delivery of course content, discussion leading and facilitation, student feedback, and assessment.
• Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology-enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T. - Here Or There).
• Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g. Laulima, Lamaku, communication and collaboration tools).
• Attend weekly training meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

(* denotes essential duties)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
• Admitted full-time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
• Completion of Hawaiian Studies 107 and another upper-division or graduate HWST course.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Fluency in Hawaiian language;
• Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program;
• Grade point average above 3.0;
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

To Apply:

Click on the "APPLY" button on the top right-hand corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents/information.

• Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references
• Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire)

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Inquiries: Dr. Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi,