University of Hawaii System
Assistant/Associate Professor (0082083T)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Description
Title: Assistant Professor (F3) / Associate Faculty (F4)- STEM Research, Business and Partnership Development, and Disability Awareness Training Faculty
Position Number: 0082083T
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies (CDS)
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: May 21, 2025
Closing date: Continuous- review of applications begins June 6, 2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Monthly Type: 11-Month
Tenure Track: Non tenure
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other conditions: Federal funds. To begin approximately June 2025 or soon thereafter. Continuation dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.
Assistant Professor Duties & Responsibilities
Lead, organize and execute events to recruit STEM and other related field researchers and employers for workplace disability awareness training (virtual, in-person, hybrid), workshops and events.
Recruit and establish a network of employers and researchers to participate in a training cohort.
Organize and provide researcher and employer training based on the project developed instruments.
Provide on-going mentoring, support and training to employers who completed the training to implement their disability awareness plan.
Organize job fairs and other networking opportunities for students who complete STEM internship programs.
Coordinate and facilitate mentoring sessions for faculty, researchers, and students with disabilities in STEM fields.
Develop and teach STEM undergraduate and graduate courses and various training programs about disability awareness and accommodations.
Mentor and advise students with disabilities and other student population in Hawaii in developing and conducting their research and participating in work-based learning.
Increase businesses to offer internship opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Develop a business plan to promote the project and center activities and resources by expanding partnership with companies and organizations locally, nationally and internationally.
Work with existing national and international work groups on disability and STEM.
Develop a strategic plan for project sustainability that includes additional training modules and courses for faculty, researchers, students, employers and community based on feedback and needs.
Analyze local, national and international trends and data to identify further needs in STEM research, training, education and career in order to attract greater interest in the field of STEM.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Render service to the professional or lay community in areas relevant to STEM.
Write grant proposals to continue funding for similar projects in fostering STEM fields.
Maintain an active program of research and publications.
Other duties as assigned.
Associate Professor Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities for Assistant Professor:
Establish and strengthen long-term partnerships with major STEM industry leaders, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to advance workplace disability engagement and create sustainable internship and employment pipelines for students with disabilities.
Lead collaborative initiatives among universities, research institutions, STEM employers, and government agencies to enhance workforce development, fostering regional, national, and international engagement.
Secure grants and funding from federal or state agencies, private foundations, and industry partners to support research, training programs, and large-scale initiatives on disability awareness and engagement in STEM fields.
Lead interdisciplinary research teams to produce high-impact publications and innovative training models.
Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in any STEM field, education, disability studies, or business administration related field from a college or university of recognized standing.
Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
Experience mentoring high school and/or university undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities in STEM fields through their research and career pathways.
Experience in working at both university and business settings.
Demonstrated experience in networking and partnering with businesses and STEM field professional groups.
Demonstrated experience with securing and/or being part of the competitive research grant funded projects.
Familiaritywith career pathways for STEM majors.
Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse stakeholders.
Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications for Assistant Professor:
Minimum of four (4) years of service as Assistant Professor or equivalent experiences.
Demonstrated experience in guiding students’ career pathways for STEM majors.
Demonstrated experience in establishing a scholarly profile by conducting and publishing research work.
Assistant Professor Desirable Qualifications Work experience in a variety of environments and STEM sectors. Demonstrated experience in developing training modules and conducting workshops. Demonstrated experience with disability awareness training. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data to assess training program impacts and identify areas of improvement. Associate Professor Desirable Qualifications In addition to the desirable qualifications for Assistant Professor: Demonstrated experience leading a federal grant project. Demonstrated experience in driving new business opportunities and expanding partnerships in STEM fields. Demonstrated experience in securing funding or grants for STEM initiatives or disability awareness programs. Demonstrated experience in creating business plans and conducting public speaking or presentations to diverse audience.
To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit: 1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and 4. official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10 MB. If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment. Inquiries: Hye Jin Park, parkhye@hawaii.edu 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Professor Desirable Qualifications Work experience in a variety of environments and STEM sectors. Demonstrated experience in developing training modules and conducting workshops. Demonstrated experience with disability awareness training. Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data to assess training program impacts and identify areas of improvement. Associate Professor Desirable Qualifications In addition to the desirable qualifications for Assistant Professor: Demonstrated experience leading a federal grant project. Demonstrated experience in driving new business opportunities and expanding partnerships in STEM fields. Demonstrated experience in securing funding or grants for STEM initiatives or disability awareness programs. Demonstrated experience in creating business plans and conducting public speaking or presentations to diverse audience.
To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit: 1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and 4. official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10 MB. If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment. Inquiries: Hye Jin Park, parkhye@hawaii.edu 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr