University of Hawaii
Instructor (I2AM11) JABSOM Health Professions Outreach Coordinator
University of Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, us, 96721
Location :
Hawai'i Island, HI Job Type:
Part-Time to Full-Time Equivalency Job Number:
2025-01346 Department:
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - John A. Burns School of Medicine Division:
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Opening Date:
06/13/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Position Number::
0085095 Description Title: Instructor (I2AM11)
Position Number: 0085095
Hiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine - Office of Medical Education
Location: Hawai'i Island
Date Posted: June 13, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: To begin approximately August 15, 2025 subject to position clearance and availability of funds. For best consideration / First review of applications to begin by July 3, 2025. Position is renewable subject to performance and/or funding availability.
The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a dynamic and collaborative instructor for a unique faculty position based on the island of Hawai'i. The successful candidate will provide essential leadership in expanding, strengthening, and coordinating numerous health professions and health science pathway programs on island, conducted in close coordination with Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP), UH health professions unit outreach activities (medicine, cancer center, nursing, social work, public health, pharmacy, and others throughout the UH system). This position also works closely with the JABSOM Medical Education Physician lead on island, to coordinate and deliver instruction to different learner groups and community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Health/Pre-Health Science and Medical Student Education (Approximately 20%): Conduct UH Manoa Pre-Health Advising (PAC), AHEC-, HCOP- or other health science presentations to K-12 students, undergraduate students, non-traditional learners and community partners, as appropriate. Assist in teaching the College and Career Success Course and disseminate information to students and adult learners interested in health careers. Create or adapt distance learning modules and in-person presentations on various themes, including time management, learning styles, motivation, inhibitors, computer skills, email and social media etiquette, reading strategies, note-taking, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, math and science review, professionalism, and financial aid, utilizing materials from UH and JABSOM financial aid experts. Mentor and advise pre-clinical or pre-science students, utilizing resources provided by the UH health professions and health science programs or schools. Participate as a resource person in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum for first- and second-year medical students. Teach on-island medical students in their required Community Health course. Teach AHEC-sponsored community health worker or social work students. May involve other teaching activities depending on qualifications and school needs. Coordinate Health Professions and STEM Pathway programs (Approximately 20%):
Serve as the key liaison between JABSOM, UH Manoa Pre-Health Advising Committee (PAC), Hawai'i County-based schools with health academies, tracks, or programs, STEM-focused academies, tracks, or programs, UH Hilo and UH Hawai'i Community Colleges health and science-focused program leaders. Collaborate with the county-based Area Health Education Center and Health Careers Opportunities Program staff, University of Hawai'i primarily undergraduate institutions (i.e., community colleges, other 4-year colleges as applicable), and liaisons with the Hawai'i State Department of Education, Kamehameha Schools (as applicable), and other Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools (as applicable) to develop, expand, and implement on-island/in-county health career and STEM-focused activities for students in county K-12 schools. Collaborate with JABSOM and other UH workforce training programs and infrastructure grants (i.e., INBRE) to expand and implement outreach, exposure, or onsite training programs held in the county, as resources allow. Assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the on-island Medical Education Physician Lead in developing and implementing relevant policies, affiliation agreements, or other system-level initiatives to achieve more health professions and STEM-focused activities on the island. Collaborate with the on-island Medical Education Physician Lead to establish and maintain strong working relationships with community physicians and healthcare professionals on Hawai'i Island, encouraging their participation in outreach activities to high school and community college students, as appropriate. Actively participates in department or school faculty development activities to promote their growth as a health educator and role model for pre-medical, pre-health, and pre-health science learners. Actively participates and helps coordinate the JABSOM Office of Medical Education and other JABSOM-related community medicine or population health activities on island. May involve periodic travel to O'ahu to participate in faculty professional development or curriculum retreats. Service and Scholarly Activity (Approximately 10%):
Coordinate travel for county students to participate in on-island and O'ahu-based activities, including but not limited to the Teen Health Camp and the Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Program. Assist AHEC staff based on O'ahu or the county, as needed, preparing materials needed for health and health-science education activities in schools and communities in the county. Attend partnership meetings, conferences, workshops, and other collaborative activities. Engage in scholarly activities, which may include but are not limited to pathway program evaluation, quality improvement, policy research, publication, presentation, or grant writing related to medical education or community health, particularly focusing on neighbor island needs. Contribute to the academic and healthcare community on Hawai'i Island. Participate in JABSOM, University, and relevant community committees as assigned or appropriate. Performs related tasks as assigned. Instructor Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a health or health science field (i.e., MPH, MHA, MSW, MSN, or similar). Demonstrated experience in teaching students in a classroom or clinical setting, including utilizing case-based and group discussions. Demonstrated ability to develop, conduct, and adjust presentations based on different stakeholders or different literacy levels, including those without health and science backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to manage several simultaneous projects, including data collection, data entry, and simple analysis. Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including community stakeholders, professionals in education and healthcare settings. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a complex environment. Desirable Qualifications:
A minimum of two years of full-time professional activity in a clinical or health science specialty. Established professional relationships with K-12 and post-secondary institutions on Hawai?i Island Experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or health science outreach programs. Prior experience working within the healthcare system on Hawai'i Island or another neighbor island in the state of Hawai'i. Demonstrated commitment to serving rural or underserved communities. Prior experience with networking and advocacy for improved health of rural or underserved populations. Knowledge of Pacific cultures, languages and healthcare needs. To Apply:
Applicants must submit the following electronically via WorkatUH:
Cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications. Please include a statement describing your vision and approach for developing pathways to recruit and retain health and health science professionals for rural and underserved areas of Hawai?i. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Names, role/title, and contact information (including email addresses) for five (5) professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For best consideration, please submit your complete application by July 3, 2025.
Inquiries:
Dr. Jill Omori, Director, Office of Medical Education, JABSOM. 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/
Hawai'i Island, HI Job Type:
Part-Time to Full-Time Equivalency Job Number:
2025-01346 Department:
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - John A. Burns School of Medicine Division:
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Opening Date:
06/13/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Position Number::
0085095 Description Title: Instructor (I2AM11)
Position Number: 0085095
Hiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine - Office of Medical Education
Location: Hawai'i Island
Date Posted: June 13, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: To begin approximately August 15, 2025 subject to position clearance and availability of funds. For best consideration / First review of applications to begin by July 3, 2025. Position is renewable subject to performance and/or funding availability.
The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a dynamic and collaborative instructor for a unique faculty position based on the island of Hawai'i. The successful candidate will provide essential leadership in expanding, strengthening, and coordinating numerous health professions and health science pathway programs on island, conducted in close coordination with Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP), UH health professions unit outreach activities (medicine, cancer center, nursing, social work, public health, pharmacy, and others throughout the UH system). This position also works closely with the JABSOM Medical Education Physician lead on island, to coordinate and deliver instruction to different learner groups and community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Health/Pre-Health Science and Medical Student Education (Approximately 20%): Conduct UH Manoa Pre-Health Advising (PAC), AHEC-, HCOP- or other health science presentations to K-12 students, undergraduate students, non-traditional learners and community partners, as appropriate. Assist in teaching the College and Career Success Course and disseminate information to students and adult learners interested in health careers. Create or adapt distance learning modules and in-person presentations on various themes, including time management, learning styles, motivation, inhibitors, computer skills, email and social media etiquette, reading strategies, note-taking, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, math and science review, professionalism, and financial aid, utilizing materials from UH and JABSOM financial aid experts. Mentor and advise pre-clinical or pre-science students, utilizing resources provided by the UH health professions and health science programs or schools. Participate as a resource person in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum for first- and second-year medical students. Teach on-island medical students in their required Community Health course. Teach AHEC-sponsored community health worker or social work students. May involve other teaching activities depending on qualifications and school needs. Coordinate Health Professions and STEM Pathway programs (Approximately 20%):
Serve as the key liaison between JABSOM, UH Manoa Pre-Health Advising Committee (PAC), Hawai'i County-based schools with health academies, tracks, or programs, STEM-focused academies, tracks, or programs, UH Hilo and UH Hawai'i Community Colleges health and science-focused program leaders. Collaborate with the county-based Area Health Education Center and Health Careers Opportunities Program staff, University of Hawai'i primarily undergraduate institutions (i.e., community colleges, other 4-year colleges as applicable), and liaisons with the Hawai'i State Department of Education, Kamehameha Schools (as applicable), and other Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools (as applicable) to develop, expand, and implement on-island/in-county health career and STEM-focused activities for students in county K-12 schools. Collaborate with JABSOM and other UH workforce training programs and infrastructure grants (i.e., INBRE) to expand and implement outreach, exposure, or onsite training programs held in the county, as resources allow. Assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the on-island Medical Education Physician Lead in developing and implementing relevant policies, affiliation agreements, or other system-level initiatives to achieve more health professions and STEM-focused activities on the island. Collaborate with the on-island Medical Education Physician Lead to establish and maintain strong working relationships with community physicians and healthcare professionals on Hawai'i Island, encouraging their participation in outreach activities to high school and community college students, as appropriate. Actively participates in department or school faculty development activities to promote their growth as a health educator and role model for pre-medical, pre-health, and pre-health science learners. Actively participates and helps coordinate the JABSOM Office of Medical Education and other JABSOM-related community medicine or population health activities on island. May involve periodic travel to O'ahu to participate in faculty professional development or curriculum retreats. Service and Scholarly Activity (Approximately 10%):
Coordinate travel for county students to participate in on-island and O'ahu-based activities, including but not limited to the Teen Health Camp and the Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Program. Assist AHEC staff based on O'ahu or the county, as needed, preparing materials needed for health and health-science education activities in schools and communities in the county. Attend partnership meetings, conferences, workshops, and other collaborative activities. Engage in scholarly activities, which may include but are not limited to pathway program evaluation, quality improvement, policy research, publication, presentation, or grant writing related to medical education or community health, particularly focusing on neighbor island needs. Contribute to the academic and healthcare community on Hawai'i Island. Participate in JABSOM, University, and relevant community committees as assigned or appropriate. Performs related tasks as assigned. Instructor Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a health or health science field (i.e., MPH, MHA, MSW, MSN, or similar). Demonstrated experience in teaching students in a classroom or clinical setting, including utilizing case-based and group discussions. Demonstrated ability to develop, conduct, and adjust presentations based on different stakeholders or different literacy levels, including those without health and science backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to manage several simultaneous projects, including data collection, data entry, and simple analysis. Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including community stakeholders, professionals in education and healthcare settings. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a complex environment. Desirable Qualifications:
A minimum of two years of full-time professional activity in a clinical or health science specialty. Established professional relationships with K-12 and post-secondary institutions on Hawai?i Island Experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or health science outreach programs. Prior experience working within the healthcare system on Hawai'i Island or another neighbor island in the state of Hawai'i. Demonstrated commitment to serving rural or underserved communities. Prior experience with networking and advocacy for improved health of rural or underserved populations. Knowledge of Pacific cultures, languages and healthcare needs. To Apply:
Applicants must submit the following electronically via WorkatUH:
Cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications. Please include a statement describing your vision and approach for developing pathways to recruit and retain health and health science professionals for rural and underserved areas of Hawai?i. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) Names, role/title, and contact information (including email addresses) for five (5) professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For best consideration, please submit your complete application by July 3, 2025.
Inquiries:
Dr. Jill Omori, Director, Office of Medical Education, JABSOM. 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/