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Assistant Professor (Plant Virology) (#83686) | University of Hawai'i
Department : University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Plant and Environment Protection Sciences
Opening Date : 10 / 28 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Hawaii
Position Number : 83686
Description
Title : Assistant Professor (Plant Virology), F3-11
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Position Number : 0083686
Hiring Unit : College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted : October 28, 2024
Closing date : January 15, 2025
Monthly Type : 11-month
Tenure Track : Tenure track
Full Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Temporary / Permanent : Permanent
Other Conditions : To begin approximately August 1, 2025.
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) is an indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of learning. The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Develop a balanced research and extension program in basic and applied aspects of tropical plant virology, including investigating and developing host-plant resistance to viruses on key crops in Hawaii, examining viral diseases that threaten plants endemic to Hawaii, and understanding the genetics and biology of the interaction among plants, viruses, and vectors to facilitate the development of integrated pest management strategies.
- Develop novel techniques for virus detection, virus genome characterization, and the manipulation of plant / virus genes for plant protection or use in biological control.
- Co-teach PEPS 606 (Biology of Plant Pathogens : Bacteria and Viruses), periodic teaching of PEPS 714 (Advanced Plant Virology), as well as other courses assigned by the chair to meet the instructional workload including but not limited to PEPS 371 (Genetics : Theory to Application).
- Develop or co-develop new undergraduate or graduate courses based on departmental needs and faculty expertise. Participate in the Tropical Plant Pathology Graduate Program by participating in the instructor rotation for PEPS 660 (Seminar in Plant Pathology) and serving on graduate student committees.
- Provide expertise to the Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center (ADSC) for plant virus diagnosis and control, and disseminate relevant extension information through publications and presentations.
- Carry out research and extension continuously throughout the year and actively cooperate with Researchers and Extension Agents within the department and college, providing service to the college, university, profession, and community.
- Secure extramural funds that complement the extension and research programs.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and ensure their academic and professional success.
- Publish refereed articles in leading journals and make scientific presentations at national and international conferences.
Minimum Qualifications :
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EEO / AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
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.
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.
CTAHR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement :
We believe that inclusiveness and excellence are interdependent. Our local and global communities are best served by ensuring all populations are represented equitably throughout CTAHR. We strive to cultivate an environment that supports equitable opportunities for every member of CTAHR to achieve individual and common goals.
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