Professor Jobs in Hawaii
Professor jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, Hilo, and Maui, where the University of Hawaii System, Chaminade University, and Hawaii Pacific University anchor the academic market across a range of disciplines. Demand is strongest for professors in nursing and health sciences, indigenous and Pacific studies, and STEM fields, reflecting both the state's workforce priorities and its distinctive cultural identity. Openings exist at every level from lecturer and visiting professor to tenured full professor. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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University of Hawaii system·Kapolei, Hawaii
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Job Description
Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Educational Foundations)
Position Number: 0076272
Hiring Unit: UH West Oahu, Academic Affairs, Education
Location: Kapolei, HI
Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 15, 2026
Salary Information: F-3, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 9-Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin on August 1, 2027
The Education Division at the University of Hawai`i - West O`ahu (UHWO) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Education Foundations, pre-K-12, to begin on August 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic and dedicated individual who is passionate about teaching, research, and contributing to the academic and educational communities at large. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in designing, implementing, and supervising field-based, pre-K-12 Educational Foundations curriculums, with particular emphasis on Special Education (SPED); Multicultural Education (Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners (CLD)); Educational Media Technology; and Field Experience Mentoring.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Supervision
- This position requires a teaching and supervision load of three, 3-credit courses per semester (total 9 credits), which may be delivered online asynchronous or synchronous, hybrid (online + in person), or fully in person on campus.
- Teach courses in Educational Foundations [i.e., SPED; CLD; EMT) for pre-K, elementary, middle-level, and secondary preservice teacher candidates.
- Supervise and mentor pre-K-12 teacher candidates in field-based practicums and student teaching.
- Travel to various field experience sites and establish and maintain positive working relationships with area pre-K-12 school partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Scholarly Activity, Research, and Creative Endeavors
- Conduct scholarly research and creative endeavors, leading to peer-reviewed publications.
- Actively participate in professional education associations in the candidate’s discipline.
- Pursue professional development activities to stay current in the field.
Service
- Actively participate in curriculum & program design/development and assessment.
- Provide service to the division, campus, system, and broader professional and academic community.
- Participate in faculty governance.
- Advise undergraduate teacher candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD or equivalent doctoral degree) in Education from an accredited university, with specialization in Educational Foundations, with emphasis on two or more of the following: teaching and supervising Special Education, Multicultural Education (CLD Learners), and Technology in the service of teaching and learning. *ABD candidates are eligible to apply but must complete all degree requirements prior to the appointment (August 1, 2027).
- Three (3) or more years of excellent pre-K-12 teaching and supervision, as demonstrated by student evaluations and/or administrative and/or peer reviews.
- Scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, referred presentations at professional conferences, or demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish scholarly works on topics relevant to pre-K-12 teaching and learning.
- Interest in and evidence of quality service to the profession and education community at large.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving and educating students from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from various field experience sites.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Successful experience teaching and/or supervising in pre-K-12 inclusion, resource, or self-contained classrooms, in partnership with special educators.
- Successful experience teaching and/or supervising pre-K-12 CLD Learners.
- Ability to assist candidates to develop the cultural and professional knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively integrate Hawaiian ways of knowing, learning and teaching and increase instructional proficiency in the Hawaiian language, history and culture.
- Experience using educational media and technology, including assistive technology and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, to support the learning of all pre-K-12 students, including students with disabilities and English language learners.
- Successful experience developing innovative, technology-based courses for delivery to non-traditional students.
- Commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the University of Hawai‘i to position the university as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution.
- Knowledge of Hawai?i State and CAEP accreditation standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience working in Professional Development Schools.
- Excellent post-secondary teaching in a regionally accredited teacher preparation program.
- Evidence of a focused scholarly research agenda that informs the candidate’s practice.
The UHWO Education Division, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), prepares knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society. Our teacher education programs prepare candidates who are committed to delivering high-quality instruction that addresses the needs of the whole child; embracing social justice and equity for all; and becoming reflective practitioners and life-long learners.
To Apply:
. If you have not applied for a position before using Neogov, you will need to create an account. Applicant must submit the following:
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Sample of teaching evaluations.
- Sample syllabi.
- Names with contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) professional references.
- Copies of official transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.
- If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by August 1, 2027.
If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos, they will be redacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O‘ahu and will not be returned.
Inquiries: Dr. Mary Heller; Education Division Chair, mfheller@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/
University of Hawaii system
Assistant Professor
Kapolei, Hawaii
Added 2d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Job Description
Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Educational Foundations)
Position Number: 0076272
Hiring Unit: UH West Oahu, Academic Affairs, Education
Location: Kapolei, HI
Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 15, 2026
Salary Information: F-3, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 9-Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin on August 1, 2027
The Education Division at the University of Hawai`i - West O`ahu (UHWO) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Education Foundations, pre-K-12, to begin on August 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic and dedicated individual who is passionate about teaching, research, and contributing to the academic and educational communities at large. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in designing, implementing, and supervising field-based, pre-K-12 Educational Foundations curriculums, with particular emphasis on Special Education (SPED); Multicultural Education (Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners (CLD)); Educational Media Technology; and Field Experience Mentoring.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Supervision
- This position requires a teaching and supervision load of three, 3-credit courses per semester (total 9 credits), which may be delivered online asynchronous or synchronous, hybrid (online + in person), or fully in person on campus.
- Teach courses in Educational Foundations [i.e., SPED; CLD; EMT) for pre-K, elementary, middle-level, and secondary preservice teacher candidates.
- Supervise and mentor pre-K-12 teacher candidates in field-based practicums and student teaching.
- Travel to various field experience sites and establish and maintain positive working relationships with area pre-K-12 school partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Scholarly Activity, Research, and Creative Endeavors
- Conduct scholarly research and creative endeavors, leading to peer-reviewed publications.
- Actively participate in professional education associations in the candidate’s discipline.
- Pursue professional development activities to stay current in the field.
Service
- Actively participate in curriculum & program design/development and assessment.
- Provide service to the division, campus, system, and broader professional and academic community.
- Participate in faculty governance.
- Advise undergraduate teacher candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD or equivalent doctoral degree) in Education from an accredited university, with specialization in Educational Foundations, with emphasis on two or more of the following: teaching and supervising Special Education, Multicultural Education (CLD Learners), and Technology in the service of teaching and learning. *ABD candidates are eligible to apply but must complete all degree requirements prior to the appointment (August 1, 2027).
- Three (3) or more years of excellent pre-K-12 teaching and supervision, as demonstrated by student evaluations and/or administrative and/or peer reviews.
- Scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, referred presentations at professional conferences, or demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish scholarly works on topics relevant to pre-K-12 teaching and learning.
- Interest in and evidence of quality service to the profession and education community at large.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving and educating students from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from various field experience sites.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Successful experience teaching and/or supervising in pre-K-12 inclusion, resource, or self-contained classrooms, in partnership with special educators.
- Successful experience teaching and/or supervising pre-K-12 CLD Learners.
- Ability to assist candidates to develop the cultural and professional knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively integrate Hawaiian ways of knowing, learning and teaching and increase instructional proficiency in the Hawaiian language, history and culture.
- Experience using educational media and technology, including assistive technology and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, to support the learning of all pre-K-12 students, including students with disabilities and English language learners.
- Successful experience developing innovative, technology-based courses for delivery to non-traditional students.
- Commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the University of Hawai‘i to position the university as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution.
- Knowledge of Hawai?i State and CAEP accreditation standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience working in Professional Development Schools.
- Excellent post-secondary teaching in a regionally accredited teacher preparation program.
- Evidence of a focused scholarly research agenda that informs the candidate’s practice.
The UHWO Education Division, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), prepares knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society. Our teacher education programs prepare candidates who are committed to delivering high-quality instruction that addresses the needs of the whole child; embracing social justice and equity for all; and becoming reflective practitioners and life-long learners.
To Apply:
. If you have not applied for a position before using Neogov, you will need to create an account. Applicant must submit the following:
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Sample of teaching evaluations.
- Sample syllabi.
- Names with contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) professional references.
- Copies of official transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.
- If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by August 1, 2027.
If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos, they will be redacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O‘ahu and will not be returned.
Inquiries: Dr. Mary Heller; Education Division Chair, mfheller@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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Who's Hiring
- University of Hawaii system11
- Chaminade University of Honolulu2
- University Of Washington1
- Hawai'i Pacific University1
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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Hawaii.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in the relevant discipline from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, publication, or creative scholarship in the field
- Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level, including course design and assessment
- Commitment to serving Hawaii's diverse student population and supporting indigenous communities
- Experience with accreditation standards relevant to Hawaii programs, such as ACEN for nursing faculty
- Familiarity with hybrid or online course delivery using learning management systems
Professor Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in Hawaii?
Most professor positions in Hawaii require a terminal degree in your field, typically a Ph.D. or an MFA for creative disciplines. Institutions within the University of Hawaii System also value candidates who demonstrate a commitment to Hawaii's multicultural community and indigenous perspectives. For health sciences faculty, clinical licensure issued or recognized in Hawaii, such as a current Hawaii RN license for nursing professors, is often a baseline requirement alongside academic credentials.
Which companies hire professors in Hawaii?
Employers hiring professors in Hawaii right now include University of Hawaii system, Chaminade University of Honolulu, and University Of Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hawaii's academic hiring is anchored by institutions tied to the state's public university system and private colleges serving both resident students and international Pacific-region learners.
Which Hawaii cities have the most professor jobs?
The cities with the most professor openings in Hawaii are Honolulu, Hilo, and Kapolei. Honolulu dominates because it hosts the flagship University of Hawaii at Manoa campus alongside multiple private colleges, while Hilo and communities on Maui generate openings through their respective UH campuses and community college programs serving rural and neighbor-island students.
How can I get hired as a professor in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an adjunct or lecturer appointment, which the University of Hawaii System and Chaminade University regularly offer to candidates who hold a relevant master's degree or are completing a doctoral program. Teaching assistantships at UH Manoa can also build a classroom record. Candidates who supplement limited teaching experience with strong research output, a portfolio of creative work, or active clinical practice in fields like nursing and allied health stand out to Hawaii hiring committees.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across campuses and disciplines. Search for roles that match your credentials and area of expertise, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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