Lecturer (Computer Science)

Title:                                             Lecturer (Computer Science)      

Position Number:                        Pending

Hiring Unit:                                  College of Natural and Health Sciences/Department of Computer Science

Location:                                      UH Hilo

Date Posted:                                May 6, 2024

Closing Date:                               Continuous

Salary Information:                      Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent:               Temporary

Other Conditions: For placement in lecturer pool beginning Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025.  Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding.  Must be available to teach courses in person or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Courses that may be covered by a Computer Science (CS) lecturer are described in the UH-Hilo catalog: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/cs-courses

1. Teach assigned courses in the computer science curriculum.  
2. Maintain minimum of one on-campus in-person office hour per week for each course taught.  
3. Prepare course schedule, syllabus, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Work under the supervision of the computer science chairperson.
5. Commitment to principles of higher education and philosophy is essential. 

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

1. PhD in the appropriate subject area.
2. Experience teaching computer science courses at university or community college level.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with effectively with university or college age students.  
4. Ability to work with diverse student population. 

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) cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) curriculum vita/resume; and (3) names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) current professional references; 4) official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  Please do not include any self-identifying photos.  Please redact references to Social Security numbers and birthdates from transcript copies.  All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawai?i at Hilo. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries: Dr. Michael Peterson, mrp2@hawaii.edu 

Please refer to Lecturer (Computer Science) when making inquiries.

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