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Title: Instructor (I2) of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Position Number: 0085960T
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: June 12, 2026
Closing Date: June 26, 2026
Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 9-month appointment
Additional Salary Information: Faculty Salary Schedule
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Other Conditions: Position Workload: 80% Instruction and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by June 26, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an Indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region. University of Hawaii is one of a few MSI-LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post-graduate certificates.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the academic services of the Human Development and Family Sciences program in the Family Consumer Sciences department. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including both HDFS core and required elective courses. The instructor will also advise HDFS undergraduate majors in areas related to professional advancement in the field (e.g., graduate studies; child and family occupations).
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction (80%)
- Teach or co-teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload, especially large, introductory lecture/lab sections, in alignment with departmental needs and priorities.
- Use evidence-based pedagogy and high-impact practices (field experiences, service learning, industry projects, etc.).
- Provide service and contribute to Human Development and Family Studies curriculum and program development, including planning for a graduate program, and collaborating with community and industry partners.
- Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.
Service (20%)
- Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
- Build and sustain partnerships with Hawaii communities and industry partners to support in workforce development.
- Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion, recruitment, and other activities in the HDFS and serve on departmental/college/university committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
- Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and online, and the ability to direct group discussions.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.
Desirable Qualifications
- PhD from a college or university of recognized standing in Human Development, Marriage & Family Studies, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level in human development, family studies, family financial planning, or related field.
- Ability to develop effective instructional and curriculum content, both in person and online.
- Record of professional presentations and publications.
- Experience and evidence of effective mentoring and career guidance.
- Experience in working with diverse cultural contexts, their families, communities, and student populations.
- Experience in working with Asian and Pacific Islander and multi-ethnic families or communities.
- Record of successful outreach and collaboration activities with families, schools, and relevant community organizations.
TO APPLY: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Submit the following as a single PDF as your NEOGOV attachment:
- Cover letter (describing qualifications, course interests (livestock and/or aquaculture), and alignment with duties).
- Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Statement of extension teaching (no more than 2 pages outlining pedagogy and plans for hands-on learning in Hawaii’s terrestrial and aquatic systems);
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of student evaluations, sample syllabus/lab, or peer review);
- Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
- Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.
Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries: Dr. Rajesh Jha, rjha@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
Title: Instructor (I2) of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Position Number: 0085960T
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: June 12, 2026
Closing Date: June 26, 2026
Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 9-month appointment
Additional Salary Information: Faculty Salary Schedule
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Other Conditions: Position Workload: 80% Instruction and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by June 26, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an Indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region. University of Hawaii is one of a few MSI-LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post-graduate certificates.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the academic services of the Human Development and Family Sciences program in the Family Consumer Sciences department. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including both HDFS core and required elective courses. The instructor will also advise HDFS undergraduate majors in areas related to professional advancement in the field (e.g., graduate studies; child and family occupations).
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction (80%)
- Teach or co-teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload, especially large, introductory lecture/lab sections, in alignment with departmental needs and priorities.
- Use evidence-based pedagogy and high-impact practices (field experiences, service learning, industry projects, etc.).
- Provide service and contribute to Human Development and Family Studies curriculum and program development, including planning for a graduate program, and collaborating with community and industry partners.
- Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.
Service (20%)
- Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
- Build and sustain partnerships with Hawaii communities and industry partners to support in workforce development.
- Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion, recruitment, and other activities in the HDFS and serve on departmental/college/university committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in human development and family sciences disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
- Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and online, and the ability to direct group discussions.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.
Desirable Qualifications
- PhD from a college or university of recognized standing in Human Development, Marriage & Family Studies, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level in human development, family studies, family financial planning, or related field.
- Ability to develop effective instructional and curriculum content, both in person and online.
- Record of professional presentations and publications.
- Experience and evidence of effective mentoring and career guidance.
- Experience in working with diverse cultural contexts, their families, communities, and student populations.
- Experience in working with Asian and Pacific Islander and multi-ethnic families or communities.
- Record of successful outreach and collaboration activities with families, schools, and relevant community organizations.
TO APPLY: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Submit the following as a single PDF as your NEOGOV attachment:
- Cover letter (describing qualifications, course interests (livestock and/or aquaculture), and alignment with duties).
- Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Statement of extension teaching (no more than 2 pages outlining pedagogy and plans for hands-on learning in Hawaii’s terrestrial and aquatic systems);
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of student evaluations, sample syllabus/lab, or peer review);
- Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
- Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.
Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries: Dr. Rajesh Jha, rjha@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 Green Card Sponsorship in Instructor
Match your credentials to the right EB category
Instructor roles at four-year institutions typically require a master's degree, making you eligible for EB-2. Community college and vocational positions often qualify under EB-3. Confirm which category applies before you apply so your employer files the correct petition from the start.
Target institutions with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify colleges, universities, and corporate training centers that have sponsored Instructor positions before. Repeat filers already understand the process and are far less likely to stall mid-petition over unfamiliar paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Instructor job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to institutions that have never navigated PERM. Run searches by subject area and location to surface realistic targets before you reach out.
Document your teaching credentials before the PERM audit window
USCIS and DOL both scrutinize Instructor petitions for credential equivalency. Gather your transcripts, teaching certifications, and any foreign credential evaluation early. A missing foreign credential evaluation is one of the most common reasons PERM audits drag past the standard six-month timeline.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer letter
Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Instructor role and location before filing the PERM application. Check the OFLC Wage Search to see what wage level your role requires so you can negotiate an offer that satisfies both parties and clears the wage certification step.
Clarify the sponsorship commitment before you sign
Some institutions start PERM sponsorship only after one or two years of employment. Get written confirmation of the sponsorship timeline during the offer stage, not after. Waiting until your contract renews to ask this question can cost you a full year on the green card timeline.
Green Card Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position requirements. EB-2 applies when the employer requires a master's degree or higher, which is standard at many four-year colleges and universities. EB-3 covers Instructor positions where a bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement. Your employer's job posting language determines which category USCIS will accept, so the minimum degree requirement written into the job description matters more than your own credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Instructor?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship is the path to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries. The process is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing through I-485 approval for applicants from countries without significant visa backlogs, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must keep renewing.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an Instructor position?
Your employer recruits first, placing job ads to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL then reviews the recruitment results and the prevailing wage. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After I-140 approval and a current priority date, you file for adjustment of status or consular processing. The full process runs roughly 18 months to several years depending on your country of birth and the current visa bulletin.
How do I find Instructor jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Most institutions are open to sponsorship but won't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate lets you search Instructor listings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you spend your energy on realistic opportunities rather than guessing. Focusing on community colleges, state university systems, and large corporate training departments tends to surface employers with established PERM processes.
Can I change Instructor employers while my green card application is in progress?
Changing employers before I-140 approval restarts the entire PERM process with the new institution. After I-140 approval and 180 days of a pending I-485, portability provisions under AC21 let you change to a same or similar Instructor role without losing your priority date. Discuss any potential employer changes with an immigration attorney before acting, since the same or similar standard is assessed case by case.