Non-Credit Instructor, CC (Interpreting)

Description

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College is seeking applications for the Non-Credit Instructor (Casual Hire). Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, teach courses assigned.
• Assist with the curriculum and instruction of the “Train-the-Trainer for Spoken Language Interpreters” non-credit program.
• Evening, weekend courses, and distance education courses may be assigned.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to teach for a variety of audiences, including adult learners and veterans.
• Teaching assignment is as needed and dependent upon course enrollment
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional fluency in English and at least one other world language, including advanced oral and written proficiency in both languages and one of the following:
  • Master's degree in a world language or literature of a language other than English OR
  • Master's in Linguistics, ESL, Education, Translation & Interpretation, or another language; OR
  • Bachelor’s in Linguistics, ESL, Education, Translation & Interpretation, or another language, plus five years of experience teaching and interpreting in academic, workshop, or other instructional settings.
• Minimum of five years of experience interpreting in legal, medical, or community settings.
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching interpreting in academic, workshop, or other instructional settings.
• Knowledge, skills, ability, and expertise are required in the field.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience at the community college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adult and non-traditional learners.
• Three years of experience teaching in online settings.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse team of people.
• Good classroom management skills.

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 one-to-two page statement outlining the ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
• 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

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

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: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu or (808) 734-9573

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