University of Hawaii System
Lecturer Pool (SoLS) - Spring 2026
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Lecturer Pool (SoLS) - Spring 2026
Position Number:
0000LECX
Hiring Unit:
C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Location:
UH at Manoa
Full Time/Part Time:
Part-time
Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary
Lecturers needed to teach the following courses this Spring 2026 semester (Jan‑May 2026):
1. Intro to Biology II (BIOL 172)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals; behavior; ecosystems, populations, and communities. Pre: CHEM (131, 151, 161, 171, or 181A) or concurrent, and BIOL 172L (or concurrent), or consent.
2. Intro to Biology II Lab (BIOL 172L)
– 2 credit lab: Laboratory to accompany 172. Pre: CHEM (131, 151, 161, 171, or 181A) or concurrent, and BIOL 172 (or concurrent) or consent.
3. Advanced Topics in Marine Biology (BIOL 404)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Current themes in marine biology and experience in scientific assessment. Emphasis on teaching writing and oral communication. Repeatable two times. MBIO majors only. A‑F only. Pre: C (not C‑) or better in 301/301L or consent.
4. Corals and Coral Reefs (BIOL 411)
– 3 credit hour lecture: The biogeography, evolution, ecology, and physiology of corals and coral reefs, and the application of this information to the management of coral reefs. Emphasis will be placed on processes such as dispersal, the evolution and operation of mutualisms, calcification, reproduction, and the maintenance of diversity. Pre: 265 (or concurrent) or 301 (or concurrent). (Spring only)
5. Biology of the Invertebrates (BIOL 485)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Body plans, development, cellular construction, physiological integration, natural history, and ecology of invertebrate animals. Emphasis on marine species, especially local ones. Pre: 172 and CHEM 161, or consent. Corequisite: 485L.
6. Biology of the Invertebrates Lab (BIOL 485L)
– 2 credit hour lab: (2 3‑hr Lab). Pre: 172 and CHEM 161, or consent. Corequisite: 485.
Minimum qualifications Available to teach the entire semester;
MS degree or advancement to candidacy in a PhD degree in Biology or a related field; knowledge of the course(s) listed above.
Desirable qualifications Previous college‑level teaching experience, online teaching experience, demonstrated teaching proficiency, strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated organizational skills, PhD degree in Biology or a related field.
Duties and Responsibilities for all courses Teach course(s) and/or associated lab sections for the duration of the Spring 2025 semester: preparing and delivering lectures, writing and grading exams and other assessments, meeting with students outside of class time. Additional related duties.
To Apply Send your cover letter, resume, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Cassidy Tabata (cmlum@hawaii.edu) – please list the course(s) you are applying for in the body of the email. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance.
Inquiries Curtius Daehler (daehler@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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0000LECX
Hiring Unit:
C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Location:
UH at Manoa
Full Time/Part Time:
Part-time
Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary
Lecturers needed to teach the following courses this Spring 2026 semester (Jan‑May 2026):
1. Intro to Biology II (BIOL 172)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals; behavior; ecosystems, populations, and communities. Pre: CHEM (131, 151, 161, 171, or 181A) or concurrent, and BIOL 172L (or concurrent), or consent.
2. Intro to Biology II Lab (BIOL 172L)
– 2 credit lab: Laboratory to accompany 172. Pre: CHEM (131, 151, 161, 171, or 181A) or concurrent, and BIOL 172 (or concurrent) or consent.
3. Advanced Topics in Marine Biology (BIOL 404)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Current themes in marine biology and experience in scientific assessment. Emphasis on teaching writing and oral communication. Repeatable two times. MBIO majors only. A‑F only. Pre: C (not C‑) or better in 301/301L or consent.
4. Corals and Coral Reefs (BIOL 411)
– 3 credit hour lecture: The biogeography, evolution, ecology, and physiology of corals and coral reefs, and the application of this information to the management of coral reefs. Emphasis will be placed on processes such as dispersal, the evolution and operation of mutualisms, calcification, reproduction, and the maintenance of diversity. Pre: 265 (or concurrent) or 301 (or concurrent). (Spring only)
5. Biology of the Invertebrates (BIOL 485)
– 3 credit hour lecture: Body plans, development, cellular construction, physiological integration, natural history, and ecology of invertebrate animals. Emphasis on marine species, especially local ones. Pre: 172 and CHEM 161, or consent. Corequisite: 485L.
6. Biology of the Invertebrates Lab (BIOL 485L)
– 2 credit hour lab: (2 3‑hr Lab). Pre: 172 and CHEM 161, or consent. Corequisite: 485.
Minimum qualifications Available to teach the entire semester;
MS degree or advancement to candidacy in a PhD degree in Biology or a related field; knowledge of the course(s) listed above.
Desirable qualifications Previous college‑level teaching experience, online teaching experience, demonstrated teaching proficiency, strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated organizational skills, PhD degree in Biology or a related field.
Duties and Responsibilities for all courses Teach course(s) and/or associated lab sections for the duration of the Spring 2025 semester: preparing and delivering lectures, writing and grading exams and other assessments, meeting with students outside of class time. Additional related duties.
To Apply Send your cover letter, resume, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Cassidy Tabata (cmlum@hawaii.edu) – please list the course(s) you are applying for in the body of the email. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance.
Inquiries Curtius Daehler (daehler@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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