Researcher-Parent & Community Engagement (0085923T)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
Title: Researcher (R2) Parent & Community Engagement
Position Number: 0085923T
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: February 18, 2026
Closing date: March 5, 2026
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non tenure
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other conditions: Extramural funding. To begin approximately March 2026 or soon thereafter. Continuation dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs and renewal of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs), serve as a Parents and Community Coordinator for extramurally funded project(s) related to improving STEM education and intervention for varied heritage PreK-5 students with and without disabilities.
Develop, implement, and assess culturally responsive parent curriculum and workshops in STEM and learning activities that contribute to best practices in the field.
Review, refine and copy edit existing project developed lessons, activities and other programming.
Develop, lead/co-lead and teach math and science workshops, training and programs to teachers, parents and other community members.
Develop and implement recruitment programs and activities for schools and families/parents.
Work with partner and contracted organizations to plan and carry out STEM enrichment summer camps and STEM-focused community service learning events.
Participate in evaluation activities and data collection.
Maintain a research/scholarly profile related to STEM and community work as a profession.
Contribute to the department, university, profession and community through serving on committees, volunteering as a journal reviewer, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Education, Special Education related services (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Speech, Lanauge Pathology) or a STEM education field or a related field.
Accuracy, alertness, and adaptability.
Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
Experience developing hands-on lessons, activities, or curriculum for parents and community members.
Experience conducting STEM hands-on activities within school, afterschool, or community center setting.
Experience conducting professional development for parents and families.
Experience working with students with disabilities and wide-ranging needs.
Experience coordinating a group of varied people for meetings, collaborative work, or other activities.
Basic understanding of educational or social science research practices pertaining to research implementation, data collection and dissemination.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks, prioritize tasks, and see tasks through completion.
Availability to work outside of the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner to various geographical locations. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawai`i Driver's license (Class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation which meets position needs.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated teaching experience of elementary grade level students with disabilities or those who are struggling learners.
Experience teaching or conducting outreach STEM activities to various local heritages.
Experience differentiating activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Experience with supporting parents and families with children with special health care needs.
Course work in or solid understanding of Hawaii history, culture, and language.
Familiarity and experience in collaborating with schools and organizations in Hawaii.
Demonstrated understanding and application of effective parent engagement strategies to support their children.
Experience in writing technical reports, journal articles, and competitive grant applications.
Experience working on a federally funded educational research project.
To Apply Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. The applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, and 4) official transcripts (copies are acceptable with application; official transcripts are required upon hire). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.
NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10 MB. If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment.
Inquiries Kiriko Takahashi; 1) kiriko@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, the University also provides access to policies on equal opportunity and compliance. 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 may be viewed upon request. Accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are handled by the EEO coordinator. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Position Number: 0085923T
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: February 18, 2026
Closing date: March 5, 2026
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non tenure
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other conditions: Extramural funding. To begin approximately March 2026 or soon thereafter. Continuation dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs and renewal of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs), serve as a Parents and Community Coordinator for extramurally funded project(s) related to improving STEM education and intervention for varied heritage PreK-5 students with and without disabilities.
Develop, implement, and assess culturally responsive parent curriculum and workshops in STEM and learning activities that contribute to best practices in the field.
Review, refine and copy edit existing project developed lessons, activities and other programming.
Develop, lead/co-lead and teach math and science workshops, training and programs to teachers, parents and other community members.
Develop and implement recruitment programs and activities for schools and families/parents.
Work with partner and contracted organizations to plan and carry out STEM enrichment summer camps and STEM-focused community service learning events.
Participate in evaluation activities and data collection.
Maintain a research/scholarly profile related to STEM and community work as a profession.
Contribute to the department, university, profession and community through serving on committees, volunteering as a journal reviewer, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Education, Special Education related services (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Speech, Lanauge Pathology) or a STEM education field or a related field.
Accuracy, alertness, and adaptability.
Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
Experience developing hands-on lessons, activities, or curriculum for parents and community members.
Experience conducting STEM hands-on activities within school, afterschool, or community center setting.
Experience conducting professional development for parents and families.
Experience working with students with disabilities and wide-ranging needs.
Experience coordinating a group of varied people for meetings, collaborative work, or other activities.
Basic understanding of educational or social science research practices pertaining to research implementation, data collection and dissemination.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks, prioritize tasks, and see tasks through completion.
Availability to work outside of the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner to various geographical locations. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawai`i Driver's license (Class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation which meets position needs.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated teaching experience of elementary grade level students with disabilities or those who are struggling learners.
Experience teaching or conducting outreach STEM activities to various local heritages.
Experience differentiating activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Experience with supporting parents and families with children with special health care needs.
Course work in or solid understanding of Hawaii history, culture, and language.
Familiarity and experience in collaborating with schools and organizations in Hawaii.
Demonstrated understanding and application of effective parent engagement strategies to support their children.
Experience in writing technical reports, journal articles, and competitive grant applications.
Experience working on a federally funded educational research project.
To Apply Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. The applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, and 4) official transcripts (copies are acceptable with application; official transcripts are required upon hire). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.
NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10 MB. If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment.
Inquiries Kiriko Takahashi; 1) kiriko@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, the University also provides access to policies on equal opportunity and compliance. 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 may be viewed upon request. Accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are handled by the EEO coordinator. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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