Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology

Location UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 2026-02366 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences Opening Date 11/05/2026 Closing Date Continuous Position Number: 0084189 Description Title: Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology Postion Number: 0084189 Location: UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences Date posted: November 5, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous - first review of applicants will take place on January 12, 2027 Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Yes Full/Part Time: Full time Temp/Perm: Permanent Funding: General Funds Position Description The School of Life Sciences (SoLS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa seeks a candidate for an Assistant Professor (F3) of Conservation Biology. Research addressing conservation challenges in Hawai'i, including its native species, ecosystems, and biodiversity, is of particular interest. The successful candidate can have research experience in any area of conservation biology. This is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2027, subject to position clearance, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) is a Carnegie Research 1 University with strong emphases on research and undergraduate and graduate education. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university ( https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ strategicplan/ ). As part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to honoring Native Hawaiian ways of knowing and including Native Hawaiian language, culture, and values into its diverse academic and campus environments. The School of Life Sciences hosts the largest academic program on the University of Hawai‘i’s flagship campus, serving over 1,500 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students for degrees in biology, botany, marine biology, microbiology, molecular cell biology, and zoology.

Research interests of the 40 faculty members span all biological scales, with many focusing on ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The School of Life Sciences is committed to serving our community and state and to excellence in research and teaching. ( https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ lifesciences/ ). Duties and 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 their area of expertise that directly contribute to one or more of the graduate degrees offered by the School of Life Sciences - Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate - Render service to the professional and local/regional community that is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty Minimum Qualifications - A Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in a field relevant to the position by the time of hire - Research experience in conservation biology or a related field - Excellence and creativity in research, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals - Ability to teach and mentor a diversity of students - Commitment to supporting the key principles of the School of Life Sciences, which include personal and professional integrity and the pursuit of excellence in instruction and research - Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others Desirable Qualifications - Postdoctoral research experience - Evidence of external research funding - Demonstrated experience and excellence in the instruction of students in the life sciences, with an emphasis on conservation biology - Experience working with a diversity of students - A vision of research that draws inspiration from Hawai‘i’s uniqueness and complements faculty expertise in the School of Life Sciences, other university units, and state and federal agencies engaged in conservation biology - Experience conducting, or clear commitment to developing, biocultural conservation research that is linked to place-based community-led and culturally informed conservation efforts - Research in fields related to ornithology, plant-animal interactions, or other conservation biology topics that span multiple disciplinary interests across the School of Life Sciences To Apply Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter in which you identify the position for which you are applying and indicate how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of research interests, activities, and plans (up to 3 pages in length); 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (up to 2 pages in length); 5) copies of up to three relevant publications; and 6) names and contact information (including email addresses and telephone numbers) for three professional references. Additional information about UH Manoa’s Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/ strategicplan/ .

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