Asst. Professor - Biology jobs in Hawaii

Asst. Professor - Biology teaches courses in the discipline area of biology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Biology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Biology typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Professor (Conservation Biology)
  • University of Hawaii
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • Description

    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:                           Oct 9, 2023
    Closing Date:                          July 31, 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
      

    Position Description

    This position is permanent, full-time (9-month), general funded and tenure-track to begin approximately August 2024 or as soon thereafter as possible. Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
     
    Our department and university have a strong commitment to recruit and retain diverse applicants. We encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
     
    Applicants who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be reviewed, however, degree requirements must be met by the effective date of appointment.
     
    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. We welcome applications from biologists working in any area of conservation research. We are searching for a colleague who will facilitate collaboration among conservation programs inside and outside of UHM, and contribute to the development of a professional master’s degree in conservation biology. We encourage applications from scholars who will incorporate Hawaiian ecological knowledge into their teaching and research, and who will contribute to addressing conservation problems in the Pacific.
     
    UHM is a Native Hawaiian place of learning and 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. 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
     
    The duties of this position include establishing a vigorous extramurally funded research program, publishing research in leading academic journals, providing mentoring and research opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing service to the School, University, profession, and community, and performing related tasks as assigned.
     
    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.
     
    This position will also be responsible for building collaborative relationships with conservation programs such as the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit https://pcsuhawaii.org/ and Lyon Arboretum https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/, particularly to facilitate internship opportunities for SoLS students in real-world management contexts. A long-term goal of SoLS is to develop a professional master’s degree program to train students for conservation careers; the successful applicant is expected to contribute to this vision.
     
    Minimum Qualifications
     
    1.  Earned Ph.D. in a conservation-related field by time of hire.
    2.  Evidence of research productivity.
    3.  University teaching experience.
     
    Desirable Qualifications
     
    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 building relationships between academic units and governmental and independent organizations involved in conservation-focused natural resource management.
    4.  Experience or interest in conservation of island ecosystems, restoration ecology, invasive species ecology, conservation of rare species, and related fields, particularly in the Pacific.
    5. Experience or interest in developing place-based research questions and/or teaching approaches in the context of UHM being a Native Hawaiian place of learning
     
    Applicants must submit as a single pdf file:
     
    1. Cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications
    2. Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments
    3. A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (2-3 pages) and a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, 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.
    4. Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references (letters are not required at time of application)
    5. Copies of up to three relevant publications
     
    Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire.
     
    Inquiries: Dr. Amber Wright, anwright@hawaii.edu

    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.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

    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.

    In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

    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.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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  • University of Hawaii
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
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  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
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  • University of Hawaii
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
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  • University of Hawaii
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  • University of Hawaii
  • Various Locations, HI PART_TIME
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  • Cumberland Gap, TN
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  • University of California-Davis
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  • Georgia Southern University
  • Statesboro, GA
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Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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