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The University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Social Sciences Department is seeking applications for two Psychology Instructor positions. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Position No: 0083795, 0083560
Position Title: Instructor, CC (Psychology)
Date Posted: September 4, 2026
Date Closing: September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM HST
Department: Social Sciences
Bargaining Unit Code: 07
Reports to: Department Chair of Social Sciences
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Track: Tenure Track
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately in Spring 2027, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision:
- Design, deliver, and assess Psychology courses that support the Psychology concentration, transfer pathways, and student learning outcomes.
- Develop, revise, and assess curriculum, course materials, teaching strategies, and assessment methods to improve student learning, support the needs of a diverse student population, and promote critical thinking and written communication, as appropriate.
- Teach courses in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other emerging instructional formats, as needed.
- Provide academic support to students through regular communication, office hours, academic advising, and other appropriate means.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of the Psychology concentration, including but not limited to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities, curriculum development, student engagement initiatives, community partnerships, and other high-impact educational practices that support student success.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support departmental, divisional, college, and University of Hawai'i System initiatives, including assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning activities.
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
- Engage in professional development, scholarly and professional activities, and public service related to one's discipline, teaching responsibilities, and professional expertise.
- Uphold and contribute to Kapi'olani Community College's values, mission, and vision as a model Indigenous-serving institution.
- Regular workload may include evening, weekend, continuing education, distance education, learning community, and off-campus instructional assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology
Note: Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Psychology.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in post-secondary teaching.
- At least one (1) year of experience teaching Psychology courses beyond Introduction to Psychology, including Research Methods, Statistics, Biopsychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality, Clinical Psychology, or related areas.
- At least one (1) year of experience developing and teaching courses in online, hybrid, and/or other instructional modalities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community partners in support of departmental and institutional goals.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, as substantiated by application materials and on-site writing performance.
- At least one (1) year of experience using educational technologies to support student learning and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess programs, projects, or initiatives that support student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and remaining current with developments in Psychology, teaching, and learning.
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting undergraduate research, experiential learning, transfer pathways, or other high-impact educational practices.
- Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
- A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- A Statement of teaching philosophy and a table of how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications;
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
- Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
- Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password-protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
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/
Description
The University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Social Sciences Department is seeking applications for two Psychology Instructor positions. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Position No: 0083795, 0083560
Position Title: Instructor, CC (Psychology)
Date Posted: September 4, 2026
Date Closing: September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM HST
Department: Social Sciences
Bargaining Unit Code: 07
Reports to: Department Chair of Social Sciences
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Track: Tenure Track
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately in Spring 2027, pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision:
- Design, deliver, and assess Psychology courses that support the Psychology concentration, transfer pathways, and student learning outcomes.
- Develop, revise, and assess curriculum, course materials, teaching strategies, and assessment methods to improve student learning, support the needs of a diverse student population, and promote critical thinking and written communication, as appropriate.
- Teach courses in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other emerging instructional formats, as needed.
- Provide academic support to students through regular communication, office hours, academic advising, and other appropriate means.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of the Psychology concentration, including but not limited to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities, curriculum development, student engagement initiatives, community partnerships, and other high-impact educational practices that support student success.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support departmental, divisional, college, and University of Hawai'i System initiatives, including assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning activities.
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
- Engage in professional development, scholarly and professional activities, and public service related to one's discipline, teaching responsibilities, and professional expertise.
- Uphold and contribute to Kapi'olani Community College's values, mission, and vision as a model Indigenous-serving institution.
- Regular workload may include evening, weekend, continuing education, distance education, learning community, and off-campus instructional assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology
Note: Minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Psychology.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in post-secondary teaching.
- At least one (1) year of experience teaching Psychology courses beyond Introduction to Psychology, including Research Methods, Statistics, Biopsychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality, Clinical Psychology, or related areas.
- At least one (1) year of experience developing and teaching courses in online, hybrid, and/or other instructional modalities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community partners in support of departmental and institutional goals.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, as substantiated by application materials and on-site writing performance.
- At least one (1) year of experience using educational technologies to support student learning and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess programs, projects, or initiatives that support student learning, program effectiveness, and institutional goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and remaining current with developments in Psychology, teaching, and learning.
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting undergraduate research, experiential learning, transfer pathways, or other high-impact educational practices.
- Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
- A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- A Statement of teaching philosophy and a table of how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications;
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
- Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
- Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password-protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
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/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Psychology
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Australian three-year psychology degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes, but the role's job description must explicitly require a psychology degree, not just any bachelor's.
Target employers with existing LCA history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for psychology roles. Prior LCA filings signal a sponsor who understands the process and won't be starting from scratch.
Clarify licensure requirements before accepting offers
Many clinical and counseling psychology roles require a U.S. state license, which you can't obtain before arriving. Confirm with the employer whether the offer is conditional on licensure and what their timeline expectations are.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation so nothing stalls at the last step.
Separate research and clinical roles when pitching sponsors
Employers in academic medical centers and hospitals distinguish between research psychologist roles and licensed clinical positions. Pitching your credentials to the right hiring manager reduces the chance of a blanket 'we don't sponsor' response.
Request a written job offer before the LCA is filed
Your employer needs a specific job title, SOC code, and prevailing wage level to file the LCA with DOL. Get the formal offer letter finalized first so the LCA reflects your actual role and wage, not a placeholder.
E-3 Visa Psychology: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Psychology jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 sponsorship and filters roles by employers with active visa filing history. Beyond that, targeting academic medical centers, hospital systems, and behavioral health networks is productive because these organizations regularly hire specialized degree holders and have HR processes already set up for work visa sponsorship.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa cover both clinical and research psychology roles?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology or a directly related field. Clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, research scientist, and organizational psychologist roles all qualify when the job description specifies a psychology degree as a requirement, not just a preference. Roles where any degree field is accepted will not satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian psychologists?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most applicants wait years or are never selected. For Australians, the E-3 is the direct and predictable route into U.S. psychology roles without lottery risk.
Can I work as a psychologist in the U.S. without a state license on an E-3 visa?
You can enter the U.S. on an E-3 and begin employment, but most states require licensure to use the title 'psychologist' or to provide clinical services independently. Some employers hire on a supervised or research basis while you complete the licensure process. Clarify the role's license requirements and the employer's supervision structure before the offer is finalized.