Assistant Professor - Learning Design & Technology (0085201)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Hawai‘i’s College of Education, Department of Learning Design & Technology (LTEC), seeks a full-time, permanent, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The position is based at Manoa and is funded through general funds, contingent upon position clearance. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027 or soon thereafter. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, on a 9-month basis.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including doctoral-level research courses, in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats as determined by departmental needs. They will advise graduate students in traditional and distance education modes, maintain regular in-person office hours, attend in-person departmental and college meetings, and sustain an active program of research and publication. The position also contributes to accreditation processes, department, college, university, and community service, and other duties as assigned.

The selectee must complete the College of Education New Faculty Orientation during the first year, successfully pass a criminal background check, fulfill mandatory training and compliance requirements, and maintain an on-campus presence.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Learning Design and Technology, Educational Technology, or a closely related field from a recognized college or university; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by the date of hire.
• Evidence of research productivity.
• Evidence of successful face-to-face, online, and hybrid teaching.
• Evidence of expertise with innovative and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence in educational practice, learning analytics, extended reality, or computer science in education, with emphasis on applying these tools to build student workforce skills and technology literacy.
• Coursework in or expertise with multiple research methodologies.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively through diverse media.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience that provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and fulfill mandatory training and compliance requirements.
• Maintain an on-campus presence.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to initiate new research and programs that will enhance the department and college.
• Record of securing external funding for research and/or program implementation.
• Demonstrated commitment to and expertise in place-based pedagogy.
• One year of experience teaching instructional design principles.
• One year of experience with program assessment and accreditation, including knowledge of AECT, CSTA, ISTE-ASCD (formerly ISTE), and other relevant standards.
• One year of experience with graduate student mentorship and advising, particularly in research and dissertations.
• One year of experience working in or collaborating with K-12 environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including doctoral-level research courses, in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats as determined by departmental needs.
• Advise graduate students in traditional and distance education modes.
• Hold regular in-person office hours to support student learning and engagement.
• Attend in-person departmental and college meetings.
• Maintain an active program of research and publication.
• Participate in accreditation processes, including documentation and report preparation.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree