Assistant or Associate Professor – University of Hawai’i

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the United States is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Oceanography. This tenure-track position focuses on climate dynamics and ocean physics, requiring a strong commitment to research, teaching, and student mentorship. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in both research and teaching. The application process includes submitting a cover letter, CV, and references.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in oceanography, climate sciences, or relevant discipline required.
• Expertise and research experience in climate dynamics and ocean physics.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in climate dynamics and ocean physics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students in research activities.

Skills

Research in climate dynamics

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Expertise in ocean physics

Education

Ph.D. in oceanography or climate sciences

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor – University of Hawai’i

The University of Hawai’i at Manoa is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Oceanography. The position is tenure-track and full-time, with a monthly salary range of I3M11/I4M11, competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in climate dynamics in relation to ocean physics. The successful candidate will excel in research, teaching, and their integration, develop extramurally funded research programs, and interact with colleagues across the department and SOEST.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Department of Oceanography is seeking applicants with expertise and research experience in climate dynamics and ocean physics, including the role of the ocean in past, present, and future climate, coupled ocean-atmosphere systems, and climate dynamics with a focus on observations and/or numerical modeling.
• The candidate will teach, mentor, and supervise students in the undergraduate Global Environmental Science and graduate Oceanography programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in oceanography, climate sciences, or a relevant discipline; expertise and research experience in climate dynamics and ocean physics; demonstrated capability for creative, high-quality research; and ability and interest to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• For Associate Professor: In addition to the minimum qualifications for Assistant Professor, at least four years of college/university teaching at the rank of assistant professor or equivalent, with increasing professional maturity.

To Apply: Submit electronic versions of three representative publications and a single electronic file (in pdf format) containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for five references to [e-mail].

The University of Hawai’i is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates. The position will remain open until filled, with application review beginning February 15, 2019.