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University of Hawaii at Manoa, Psychology

Position ID:
UHManoa-Psychology-I2 [#31708]
Position Title: 
Instructor of Psychology
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Psychology
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/23 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/18)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Instructor of Psychology 

Position Title: Instructor

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences - Psychology

Date Posted: February 18, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous; applications review begins March 23, 2026. Applications received by March 22, 2026 will be given priority

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track:  Non-Tenure Track 

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent


Other Conditions:

The Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences (CSS), University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM) invites applicants for the position of Instructor (I-2). This is a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2026, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. We are seeking a candidate committed to undergraduate education and interest in advancing instructional pedagogy in the psychological sciences in both online and in person formats. 

More information about the department is available at https://psychology.manoa.hawaii.edu/.


Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.     Teach assigned undergraduate courses of Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Statistical Techniques in Psychology, and additional courses serving departmental needs. 

2.     Participate in department, college, university, and community service.

3.     Participate in mentoring graduate students on pedagogical knowledge and course development.

4.     Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.  

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.     Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related discipline from a college or university of recognized standing;

2.     Evidence in ability to teach Psychology effectively at a university level;

3.     Demonstrated ability to direct graduate teaching and learning assistants; 

4.     Advanced pedagogical knowledge for both online and in-person instruction; 

5.     Strong communication and organizational skills;

6.     Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. 

  

Desirable Qualifications include: 

1.     Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline from a college or university of recognized standing;

2.     Proven track record of effective course instruction in lower and upper-division Psychology courses at the university level;

3.     Ability to teach courses related to statistics and behavioral neuroscience at the undergraduate level;

4.     Experience successfully teaching large lecture courses with lab sections;

5.     Experience teaching student populations with varying backgrounds.


To Apply: 

Please submit the following required documents:

1.     Curriculum vitae 

2.     Cover letter addressing how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications

3.     Course evaluations and sample syllabi

4.     Contact information for three (3) recommenders (references will be contacted upon being shortlisted)

5.     Statement summarizing your teaching interests and how they intersect with instructional activities at an R1 institution. 

6.     Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Inquiries: 

Dr. Scott Sinnett, Search Committee Chair, 808-956-6272, ssinnett@hawaii.edu



EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA: 

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

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. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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/.

The University of Hawai'i does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/coordinator/

Further Info: https://psychology.manoa.hawaii.edu/

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Course evaluations and sample syllabi
  • Official Transcripts
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://psychology.manoa.hawaii.edu
email address
 
2530 Dole Street
Sakamaki C-400
Honolulu, HI 96822