Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology (0084189)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa seeks an Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology. Research addressing conservation challenges in Hawai‘i, including its native species, ecosystems, and biodiversity, is of particular interest, though candidates may have research experience in any area of conservation biology. This is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, nine-month faculty appointment, scheduled to begin August 1, 2027, subject to position clearance, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will develop an innovative, externally funded research program; mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and contribute service to the department, college, university, and relevant professional and local or regional communities. The School serves more than 1,500 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students across programs in biology, botany, marine biology, microbiology, molecular cell biology, and zoology. The University is a Carnegie Research 1 institution and is committed to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning by honoring Native Hawaiian ways of knowing and incorporating Native Hawaiian language, culture, and values into its academic and campus environments.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field by the time of hire, have research experience in conservation biology or a related field, demonstrate research excellence and creativity through peer-reviewed publications, and be able to teach and mentor a diverse student population. The position also calls for professionalism and commitment to integrity and excellence in instruction and research.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 the candidate’s area of expertise that contribute to one or more graduate degrees offered by the School of Life Sciences.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate.
• Provide service to the professional and local or regional community relevant to the candidate’s academic specialty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree