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Kapiʻolani Community College

Lecturer, CC (Culinary Arts)

Kapiʻolani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Culinary Arts Department is seeking applications for the Culinary Arts lecturer position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below.

Title: Lecturer, CC (Culinary Arts)

Position Number: 0002LEC

Hiring Unit: Culinary Arts

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted: December 19, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment

Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement

Schedule: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Spring 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses in the assigned culinary arts subject areas, including but not limited to CULN 240 (Garde Manger).

Demonstrate and supervise skills in cold food preparation, buffet presentation, knife skills, equipment use, and safety/sanitation practices.

Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress; assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes; submit self‑assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations.

Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Maintain two hours of office hours per week for each class taught (30 minutes per credit per week). Classes may be offered evenings, weekends, and/or off‑campus assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the subject area and three (3) years of related professional experience, which may include professional training.

Associate Degree in the subject area and five (5) years related work experience, which may include professional training.

15 college credits in the subject area and seven (7) years of related work experience, which may include professional training.

Master recognition by the Food Service Community and 10 years related work experience.

If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting minimum qualifications may be considered.

Desirable Qualification

Ability to translate culinary and garde manger expertise into structured instructional activities.

Proficiency in hors d’oeuvre, canapés, garnishes, aspics, forcemeats, cheese presentations, centerpieces, and preserved foods.

Strong knowledge of sanitation, safety regulations, and personal hygiene practices in food service operations.

Ability to develop course objectives, design instructional materials, and assess student learning.

Strong communication, mentorship, and classroom management skills.

Ability to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Ability to organize educational materials and maintain documentation.

Proficiency with computer applications, educational software, and online research tools.

Teaching experience related to the course(s) to be taught at the community college level.

Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.

Work experience related to the course(s) to be taught.

Familiarity with competency‑ and outcomes‑based instruction.

Experience mentoring undergraduate research projects in discipline.

To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents.

Required documents:

A one‑to‑two page statement outlining the ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

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 require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a recognized agency.

Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.

Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted. 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 KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu, 808‑734‑9573, EEO, Clery Act, ADA.

Equal Opportunity 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 https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.

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