Instructor (Computer Science) (Pos. # 84335)

Title: Instructor (Computer Science)

Position Number: 84335

Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences

Location: UH-Hilo

Date Posted: October 4, 2023

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review November 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure-Track:  Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

 Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

The University of Hawai’i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a state university with a private college atmosphere. We offer small class sizes, a diverse student body, and a low student-to-faculty ratio. We are located in the colorful town of Hilo, which is surrounded by natural beauty on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Ten of the 14 world climate zones exist on the Island of Hawai?i, making it a living laboratory for the study of volcanoes, astronomy, agriculture, marine science, and other natural sciences. UH Hilo has consistently ranked #1 as one of the "Most Diverse National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Best Colleges Rankings. U.S. News & World Report, 2023 Best Colleges Rankings.

The successful candidate will be able to make an impact on a small but dynamic CS department, and also have the opportunity to contribute to a growing and expanding data science program.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primarily teach lower-division Computer Science (CS) and/or lower-division Data Science (DATA) courses. Examples include courses on basic data science skills, web technology, introductory programming, etc.
2. Teach other CS and/or DATA core courses as necessary
3. Maintain and update course curricula and teaching/learning materials for courses as new technologies become available
4. Participate in on-going course and curriculum development activities in the department as a whole
5. Advise students and maintain office hours
6. Carry out other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

1. Evidence of high-quality undergraduate instruction (e.g. course evaluations) in CS and/or DATA courses
2. Experience with improving their teaching based on student/faculty feedback
3. Data Science teaching experience
4. Industry or research experience related to computer science or data science
5. Previous experience teaching, studying, or doing research in a small college/university setting

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.  A complete application must include: 1) a one (1) page cover letter addressing how minimum and desirable qualifications are met; 2) a current curriculum vita (clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past, as well as past projects and industry/research experience); 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience; 4) evidence of high-quality teaching; 5) names & addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three (3) contact information for three (3) current professional references (including names, addresses, e-mail addresses);  References must submit professional letters of reference directly to Dr. Mandel; tmandel@hawaii.edu. At least one letter needs to specifically address the applicant’s ability to teach; 6) academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to employment).  Please do not include any self-identifying photos; please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies.  All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the time of hire. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.  

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Inquiries: Dr. Travis Mandel; tmandel@hwaii.edu

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 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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