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Adjunct - Engineering

Posted on Jan. 30, 2026 by Hawai'i Pacific University

  • Honolulu, United States of America
  • $nan - $nan
  • Full Time

Adjunct - Engineering

Hawai‘i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the ‘okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:
The Engineering Adjunct serves as an academic professional, delivering courses, and providing service to, and on behalf of, the University. The specific focus is teaching either lower or upper division engineering courses, such as basic circuit theory, digital hardware and microcontrollers, electronic devices (diodes, MOSFETs, BJTs), signals and systems, and control systems. Help related to the syllabus and specific course material will be provided. There is some flexibility in assigned class times.

Location: On-site instruction at Waterfront Plaza (500 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813)

Compensation:
$1,150 per credit hour - Doctorate
$1,050 Per credit hour– Master's

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching undergraduate students in a diverse environment.
  • Advanced coursework beyond the Bachelor's level.

Other Qualifications:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
  • This position may be considered anessentialposition with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.
  • Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
  • Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, or weekends.
  • Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.


Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

  • Teach existing course materials or modify & teach according to one’s expertise (90%)
  • Working individually with students to assure their class success (5%)
  • Assessment of students in meeting program and class objective (5%)


This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.


Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .

Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.


Advertised until:
March 1, 2026


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