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Title: Instructor (Physics & Astronomy)
Position Number: Pending
Hiring Unit: Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Natural Science
Location: University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Date Posted: October 10, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled – application review begins on January 1, 2025
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure track
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent



Job Description
Appointment to begin approximately August 2025. The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track Instructor to begin approximately August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will apply modern instructional methods to large service physics courses, will restructure the undergraduate curriculum, and design the undergraduate labs to integrate AI/ML, data science and coding tools. Information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at


The UHM campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai‘i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal. UHM is also a designated Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center.



Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach General Education and/or laboratory physics courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Participate in department, academic, university, and community service.
• Mentor undergraduate students and supervising capstone projects.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Perform other instructional tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics or equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made or duties performed
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Successful teaching in the university level.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
• Previous experience overseeing a physics lab.
• Evidence in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc.)
• Experience in teaching diverse populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to do so.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) a cover letter specifying the position; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing teaching accomplishments; (3) teaching evaluations from previous courses taught; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts with degree conferred will be required prior to employment); (7) applicant should arrange for 3 professional reference letters to be uploaded at
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All complete applications received prior to January 1, 2025, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.



Inquiries: Jason Kumar (jkumar@hawaii.edu)

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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.

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