Adjunct - Data Science

Salary: See Position Description
Location : HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu
Job Type: Faculty - Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 02371
Department: Department of Mathematics
Opening Date: 12/10/2025

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Description
Job Summary:
The Data Science Adjunct serves as an academic professional, delivering courses, and providing service to, and on behalf of the University. The primary focus is teaching or/and developing graduate courses for data science and machine learning.

Compensation:
$1,150 per credit hour - Doctorate
$1,050 Per credit hour- Master's

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following subject matters: (Big data analytics and data science methodologies; Python programming specific to data analytics; Data visualization; AI and machine learning; Text mining and unstructured data processing; Ethics in data science and AI; Data architecture, cloud computing, and high-performance computing.

Desired Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer science, Data Science, or related field is preferred.
• Experience of teaching graduate students in an online environment.
• Experience in the high-tech industry.
• Stay current with trends and new developments in the field.

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Able to teach classes online.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
1. Models best professional practices in teaching (95%)

• Develops a syllabus of course activities and assessments of learning that meet the requirements of the course description and established institutional, state, and professional standards.
• Plans and delivers individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Maintains records on student participation and performance and assigns course grades in a timely manner.
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of content area, teaching, and learning into instructional practice.
• Demonstrates the proficiencies outlined in professional, state, and institutional standards.
• Values candidates' learning and adjusts instruction appropriately to enhance candidate learning.
• Understands assessment technology, uses multiple forms of assessments in determining effectives, and uses the data to improve practice.
• Be available at least one hour per week for each course taught to advise students regarding their course work.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .
Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 13 holidays plus discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.
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Do you have a Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following subject matters: (Big data analytics and data science methodologies; Python programming specific to data analytics; Data visualization; AI and machine learning; Text mining and unstructured data processing; Ethics in data science and AI; Data architecture, cloud computing, and high-performance computing)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience of teaching graduate students in an online environment?

• Yes
• No

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