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Description Title: Instructor (I2) Applied Computing (PMCS) Position Number: 0082794 Hiring Unit: University of Hawai'i at Manoa, College of Natural Science, Information & Computer Science Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Date Posted: November 4, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous; First review will begin January 15, 2026 until filled Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Non-tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: Subject to position clearance and availability of funds. First review of applicants will begin January 15, 2026 with continuous recruitment until position is filled. 9-month renewal dependent upon performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities: Help develop and implement the professional program courses. Teach one or more courses in the ICS Department's Professional AI Program, including Applied Computing Industry Seminar, Applied Computing Fundamentals, Data Science and AI, and Practical Problem Solving with Algorithms. Oversee graduate teaching assistants and advising graduate students.

Mentor students for capstone Internship projects. Network with industry and public sectors to identify projects. Network with industry and public-sector partners to identify and secure relevant project opportunities for students.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or in a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing. Ability to contribute to curriculum and course development in applied AI/Data Science. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions. Prior teaching experience. Experience with modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch and the Hugging Face ecosystem, as well as familiarity with tools used in Generative AI workflows (e.g., LangChain, vector databases)

Desirable Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science or in a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing. At least 2 years of professional experience in applied computing, AI or data science. Evidence of at least 5 years of professional experience in AI or Data Science.

Strong commitment to professional graduate AI education. Experience teaching computer sciences courses for people without a computer science background. Experience in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc).

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) resume, (3) names and contact information of 3 professional references and (4) copies of transcripts with confidential identifiable information (i.e. social security number, birth date, etc.) redacted are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Inquiries: Guylaine Poisson (guylaine@hawaii.edu), Department Chair, Information and Computer Sciences 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, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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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