Lecturer (Computer Science)

Title: Lecturer (Computer Science)
Position Number: Pending
Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences – Computer Science
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: May 23, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. 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 during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the Computer Science curriculum. 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 
2. Prepare course schedules, syllabi, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
3. Maintain a minimum of one on-campus/in-person office hour per week for each course taught.
4. Work under the supervision of the Computer Science Chairperson.
5. Commitment to principles of higher education and philosophy are essential.

1. Master’s degree in Computer Science or in a closely related area to the course(s) taught.
   

1. Doctoral degree in the appropriate subject area (i.e. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence,
   Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Data Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Management of Information Systems).
2. Experience teaching Computer Science courses at the University or Community College level.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with effectively with University students.
4. Ability to work with diverse student populations.
   

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 qualification
2. A current curriculum vitae/resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
   

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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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