Tenure-Track Conservation Biology Professor in Hawaii

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

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