Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology

University of Hawaii system; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa invites applications for an Assistant Professor (F3) of Conservation Biology. The position focuses on conservation challenges in Hawai‘i, including native species and ecosystems, and is a permanent, tenure-track, 9-month faculty appointment starting August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by time of hire.
• Research experience in conservation biology or related field.
• Excellence and creativity evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to teach and mentor a diversity of students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program.
• Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Life Sciences.
• Provide high-quality teaching in support of the School’s undergraduate degree programs.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in area of expertise contributing to graduate degrees.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate.
• Render service to professional and local/regional community relevant to the academic specialty.

Skills

Conservation biology research

Graduate/undergraduate mentoring

University teaching

Curriculum development

Grant writing

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Description

Title: Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology

Position Number: 0084189

Location: UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full time

Temp/Perm: Permanent

Funding: General Funds

The School of Life Sciences (SoLS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa seeks a candidate for an Assistant Professor (F3) of Conservation Biology. Research addressing conservation challenges in Hawai'i, including its native species, ecosystems, and biodiversity, is of particular interest. The successful candidate can have research experience in any area of conservation biology. This is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2027, subject to position clearance, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) is a Carnegie Research 1 University with strong emphases on research and undergraduate and graduate education. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university ( https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ strategicplan/ ). As part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to honoring Native Hawaiian ways of knowing and including Native Hawaiian language, culture, and values into its diverse academic and campus environments. The School of Life Sciences hosts the largest academic program on the University of Hawai‘i’s flagship campus, serving over 1,500 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students for degrees in biology, botany, marine biology, microbiology, molecular cell biology, and zoology. Research interests of the 40 faculty members span all biological scales, with many focusing on ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The School of Life Sciences is committed to serving our community and state and to excellence in research and teaching. ( https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ lifesciences/ ).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program
• Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Life Sciences
• Provide high-quality teaching in support of the School’s undergraduate degree programs
• Develop and teach high-quality graduate courses in their area of expertise that directly contribute to one or more of the graduate degrees offered by the School of Life Sciences
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate
• Render service to the professional and local/regional community that is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in a field relevant to the position by the time of hire
• Research experience in conservation biology or a related field
• Excellence and creativity in research, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to teach and mentor a diversity of students
• Commitment to supporting the key principles of the School of Life Sciences, which include personal and professional integrity and the pursuit of excellence in instruction and research
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others

Desirable Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience
• Evidence of external research funding
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in the instruction of students in the life sciences, with an emphasis on conservation biology
• Experience working with a diversity of students
• A vision of research that draws inspiration from Hawai‘i’s uniqueness and complements faculty expertise in the School of Life Sciences, other university units, and state and federal agencies engaged in conservation biology
• Experience conducting, or clear commitment to developing, biocultural conservation research that is linked to place-based community-led and culturally informed conservation efforts
• Research in fields related to ornithology, plant-animal interactions, or other conservation biology topics that span multiple disciplinary interests across the School of Life Sciences

Inquiries: Dr. Floyd Reed, [e-mail]

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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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.

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