Kilo Kai Lead HIMB Science Instructor

About the Role

Lead science instructor from HIMB in delivery of Kilo Kai, an early college course for Hawaii high school students. Assists the Program Director to design and deliver educational activities that connect participating students to scientific research using the collective impact approach to providing academic and career instruction in both school-based intra-curricular instruction, community partner provided instruction, and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HIMB representative in collaborative education program between the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Windward Community College and Pacific American Foundation
• Reports progress and concerns to HIMB Principal Investigator as needed
• Provide liaison to other scientists and marine researchers that connect to the Kilo Kai activities
• Lead students to conduct watershed investigations as a series of educational activities
• Develop lessons that provide students and teachers with sampling protocols for students to collect data that conforms to authentic standards and requirements of actual research projects
• Assist students to collect and understand data, tabulate, visualize, analyze, and present findings in the larger context of hypotheses to further understanding of our changing environment and the impact of climate changes
• Support the Project curriculum team to assist participating teachers develop and integrate program field studies into their unit plans, lesson plans, benchmarked with the applicable standards

Qualifications

• MS or higher in marine science related field
• At least 6 years experience with hands-on marine science programs such as through the HIMB Community Education Program or equivalent

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to be well-organized, multi-task, pay attention to detail, and effectively manage projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaii marine ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex current marine science research accurately to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to safely lead in and on water programs
• Proven ability to function independently and reliably without direct supervision

Certifications

• Valid Hawaii Drivers License
• Scientific Diver certification
• Diver First Aid
• CPR/O2 admin certified
• US Boating small boat certification
• Must be willing to get an FBI level background check per UH Minors Policy

Working Conditions

Indoors in laboratory classroom space (air-conditioned), outdoors in the field, marine environment, on small boats during both rainy and sunny conditions.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to lift 40+ pounds, physically fit for free diving and in-water snorkel activities.

Pay

$31.25 per hour. Casual Hire positions are temporary in nature; full-time appointments may last up to 89 days, part-time appointments up to 1 calendar year. Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents and Civil Service employees (e.g., paid holidays/leave).

How to Apply

Via email to Malia Rivera (maliar@hawaii.edu) AND Candace Kaawaloa (cawana@hawaii.edu). Please provide brief cover letter, CV, and transcript(s) showing degree appropriate to the position.

Deadline to apply: 08/16/26 at 11:59PM HST

Contact: Malia Rivera, Principal Investigator, Ph: (808) 235-9301, maliar@hawaii.edu; Candace Kaawaloa, HR Specialist, Ph: (808) 236-7434, cawana@hawaii.edu