Instructor Computer Science Pos 84335

Title: Instructor (Computer Science)

Position Number: 84335

Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences

Location: UHHilo

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: 9month

TenureTrack: NonTenure

Full Time/Part Time: Fulltime

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

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

The University of Hawaii 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 studenttofaculty ratio. We are located in the colorful town of Hilo which is surrounded by natural beauty on the Big Island of Hawaii. Ten of the 14 world climate zones exist on the Island of Hawaii 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 itsand 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 lowerdivision Computer Science (CS) and/or lowerdivision 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 ongoing 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 highquality 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 highquality teaching; 5 names & addresses email addresses and phone numbers of three 3 contact information for three 3 current professional references (including names addresses email addresses); References must submit professional letters of reference directly to Dr. Mandel; At least one letter needs to specifically address the applicants ability to teach; 6 academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however official transcripts are required prior to employment). Please do not include any selfidentifying 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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