Assistant Professor - Learning Design & Technology

University of Hawaii - College of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistant Professor in Learning Design & Technology at the University of Hawaii - College of Education, Manoa campus, Hawaii. This 9-month, tenure-track role expects teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online and hybrid formats, advising students, maintaining research activity, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Appointment begins August 2027 or soon thereafter; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Learning Design and Technology or Educational Technology; ABD considered if conferred by hire date.
• Evidence of research productivity and publications.
• Experience delivering face-to-face, online and hybrid teaching.
• Expertise with innovative technologies for building workforce skills and tech literacy.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Face-to-face/online teaching

Office hours commitment

Education

Doctorate in Learning Design and Technology or Educational Technology

Tools

AI in Educational Practice

Learning Analytics

Extended Reality

Computer Science in Education

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor - Learning Design & Technology (0085201)

Position Number: 0085201

Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Learning Design & Technology (LTEC)

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: October 21, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous – Review of applications begins November 16, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: General funds, contingent upon position clearance. Appointment to begin August 2027 or soon thereafter. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, successfully pass a criminal background check, fulfill all mandatory training and compliance requirements and maintain an on-campus presence.

Duties and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Learning Design and Technology, Educational Technology or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by 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 (e.g., Artificial Intelligence in Educational Practice, Learning Analytics, Extended Reality, Computer Science in Education) with an emphasis on applying these tools to build student workforce skills and tech literacy.
• Coursework in or expertise with multiple research methodologies.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal/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 as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 year of experience teaching instructional design principles.
• 1 year of experience with program assessment and accreditation, including knowledge of AECT, CSTA, ISTE-ASCD (formerly ISTE) and other relevant standards;
• 1 year of experience with graduate student mentorship and advising with particular emphasis on research and dissertations;
• 1 year of experience working in, or collaborating with, K-12 environments.

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.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Inquiries: Peter Leong/Kitty Hino; 808-956-7671; [e-mail] / [e-mail]