(Casual Hire) AI Systems Architect

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for parttime employees.

Title: AI Learning Systems Architect
Hiring Unit: Office of the President
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 06/03/2026 11:59PM (HST)
Salary Range: $31 to $50/hour
Work Schedule: Not to Exceed 19 hours/week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Other Conditions: To begin as soon as June 9, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-matter expertise and instructional design support for the development of foundational artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum, collaborating with faculty, academic units, and university initiatives.
• Serve as primary software developer for AI-related courseware and instructional technology tools, including prototyping, implementation, and iterative improvement of digital learning assets.
• Lead technical project management activities for AI curriculum initiatives, including planning, coordination, documentation, and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate and communicate across technology, web, curriculum, and AI task force teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure alignment of technical and pedagogical goals.
• Support evaluation, integration, and responsible use of AI technologies within academic contexts, in alignment with university policies and strategic priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of academic technology innovation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Educational Technology, Instructional Design or related field and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in instructional technology, curriculum development, software development, or academic technology roles solutions; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Demonstrated experience developing digital learning tools or AI-enabled instructional assets.
3. Proficiency in software development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, APIs, LMS integrations, or equivalent).
4. Experience collaborating with faculty and academic stakeholders on curriculum initiatives.
5. Strong project management skills, including planning, documentation, and multi-workstream coordination.
6. Knowledge of AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, machine learning fundamentals) and their application in educational contexts.
7. Understanding of responsible AI use, data privacy, and compliance in academic environments.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications of the position are met.
2. Current resume
3. References - names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
4. Transcripts showing pertinent degree.

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