Assistant Professor (Learning Design and Technology), 0084081

Title: Assistant Professor (Learning Design and Technology)
Position Number: 0084081
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Learning Design and Technology (LTEC)
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: November 13, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 15, 2024
Salary Information:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: General or Special funds. Appointment to begin August 2025. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty orientation in the first year, Title IX training, and pass a criminal background check.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including doctoral level research courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats;
• Advise graduate students in traditional and distance education modes;
• Maintain an active program of research and publication in area of specialization;
• Participate in the accreditation process, documentation, and report preparation;
• Provide department, college, university, and community services;
• Other duties as assigned.

1. An earned doctorate in Learning Design and Technology, Educational Technology, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; will consider ABD if completed by date of hire;
2. Professional knowledge and teaching experience in Learning Design and Technology such as instructional design.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of critical innovative and emerging workforce technologies such as data science, artificial intelligence, programming, and/or digital literacy;
4. Evidence of research productivity;
5. Evidence of successful face-to-face and online instruction;
6. Coursework in, or experience with, multiple research methodologies;
7. Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills;
8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively through diverse media;
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
10. Demonstration of exceptional professional dispositions;
11. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience that provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

1. Demonstrated ability to initiate new research and programs that will enhance the department and college;
2. Record of securing external funding for research and/or program implementation;
3. Evidence of professional and/or teaching expertise with innovative and emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence in Educational Practice, Learning Analytics, Extended Reality);
4. Experience with program assessment and accreditation, including knowledge of AECT, ISTE, and other relevant standards;
5. Experience advising at the graduate level, with particular emphasis on research and dissertations;
6. Experience working with Native Hawaiians, special needs learners, English language learners, or other diverse populations;
7. Demonstrated knowledge of culturally-relevant approaches to integrating innovative and emerging technologies;
8. Experience teaching, working, and/or collaborating in K-12 environments, especially with technology.

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

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.

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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/