Assistant Professor (Conservation Biology)

Title:                                     Assistant Professor (Conservation Biology)
Position Number:                0088116
Hiring Unit:                          College of Natural Sciences – School of Life Sciences
Location:                             University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Date Posted:                      September 30, 2024
Closing Date:                     Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins November 12, 2024
Salary Information:             Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type:                     9-Month
Tenure Track:                      Tenure
Full Time/Part Time:            Full Time
Temporary/Permanent:       Permanent
Funding:                               General Funds
 
Other Conditions:
The School of Life Sciences (SoLS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Conservation Biology to begin August 1, 2025, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.
 
UHM is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research as well as undergraduate and graduate education. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university, and to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. UHM adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures, and is a campus committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/.
 
The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in conservation, evolution, ecology, organismal biology, and cell and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology. For more information about SoLS, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lifesciences/.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 

1. Establishing a vigorous extramurally funded research program
2. Publishing research in leading academic journals
3. Providing mentoring and research opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars
4. Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing service to the School, University, profession, and community.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology and/or related topics, as well as development of new courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. 
5. Performing related tasks as assigned
6. Responsible for building collaborative educational and research relationships with conservation programs such as the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit https://pcsuhawaii.org/ and Lyon Arboretum https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/, which focus mainly on terrestrial ecosystems in Hawaii. This position will work with these programs  to facilitate internship opportunities for SoLS students in real-world management contexts.  

1. Earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in a field relevant to the position by time of hire.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. 
3. Evidence of research productivity.
4. University teaching experience.  

1. Postdoctoral research experience in biology or a conservation-related field.  
2. Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as commitment to a safe and inclusive campus environment. 
3. Experience working with diverse stakeholders involved in conservation-focused natural resource management. 
4. Interest in conservation of island ecosystems, restoration ecology, invasive species ecology, conservation of rare species, and related fields, particularly in the Pacific.
5. Interest in developing place-based research questions and/or teaching approaches in the context of UHM becoming a Native Hawaiian place of learning

• Cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications
• Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments
• A statement of research interests and plans (2-3 pages) and a statement on teaching philosophy, experience, and plans (1-2 pages). Content addressing the candidate’s approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be directly incorporated into the research and teaching statements. 
• Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references (letters are not required at time of application)
• Copies of up to three relevant publications 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire. 

Inquiries: Dr. Amber Wright, anwright@hawaii.edu

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