Instructor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0087561)

Title: Instructor (Administration of Justice)
Position Number: 0087561
Hiring Unit:  College of Arts & Sciences/Social Sciences
Location:  UH Hilo
Date Posted:  June 23, 2026
Closing Date:  Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about August 28, 2026, and will continue until position is filled
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure Track:  Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time:  Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:  Anticipated start date is January 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island’s extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees, Master's degrees, and specialized undergraduate certificate programs. The College also offers Master's degree programs in Education, Counseling Psychology and Heritage Management. Many of these programs take special advantage of our island location.

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for the position of Instructor of Administration of Justice. This Instructor position is responsible for teaching a wide range of AJ courses in the area of criminal justice each semester based on department needs as well as assisting with student events and co-curricular activities in the AJ department. 

The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) that includes a fully online Law Enforcement Cohort Track specifically designed for law enforcement officers, and the department also offers a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate. The mission of the Department of Administration of Justice is to prepare students to be innovative leaders in law enforcement, courts and corrections, criminal justice administration, homeland security, and justice advocacy; qualify our majors for acceptance to top-notch graduate programs and law schools; and support the community through engaged scholarship and service. Additional information about the Department of Administration of Justice can be found at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/justice/.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Policing and Punishment, Criminal Law and Procedure, Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy and Criminal Justice, Public Leadership & Ethics, and other upper division AJ courses as needed.
2. Hold weekly on-campus office hours.
3. Assist with student events and co-curricular activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related social science discipline. 
2. Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice.
3. Successful teaching at the university level in both online and face-to-face instruction.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related social science discipline.
2. A proven track record of effective course instruction in lower and upper-division criminal justice courses at the university level.
3. Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting. 
4. Applied experience in law enforcement.

To Apply:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document.  A complete application must include: 

1. Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met
2. Current curriculum vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Course evaluations and sample syllabi
5. A list of three (3) current references, including mailing address, e-mail, phone number(s) (letters or recommendation may be requested after initial review)
6. Academic transcripts (copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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: 

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Inquiries: Dr. Katherine Young, youngkat@hawaii.edu