University of Hawaii at Manoa, Institute for Astronomy
Position ID:
UHManoa-IfA-UHMAP [#30848]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/14 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/10, listed until 2026/02/14)
(posted 2025/10/10, listed until 2026/02/14)Position Description:
Position Description
The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawai'i (UH) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor (F3) faculty position at the IfA facility in Honolulu. Applicants with expertise in the study of stars and planets---within the solar system and beyond--- are particularly well-positioned, but candidates in all fields of astronomy are strongly encouraged to apply. The IfA has strong research groups in most areas of astrophysics, supported in part by access to all observational facilities on Maunakea and Haleakalā, with significant expertise in extragalactic, time domain, stellar, exoplanetary, planetary, and solar astronomy, as well as astronomical instrumentation and wide-field sky surveys. A majority of our faculty are based in Honolulu at the UH Mānoa campus where the undergraduate and graduate classes are taught. The IfA faculty are sited at three (3) facilities on the islands of O'ahu (in Honolulu), Hawai'i (in Hilo), and Maui (in Pukalani). All faculty regardless of location participate equally in the teaching program, research, and academic life at the IfA. In 2025-2026, the IfA seeks to fill two (2) positions starting Fall 2026, one (1) on Oʻahu and one (1) on Maui, as part of an ongoing faculty hiring plan through the 2020’s. To be considered for the position on Oʻahu, you must apply to this job posting. If you wish to be considered for positions at both locations, you must submit two (2) applications, one to each of the postings. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Undertaking a program of astronomical research in stars, planets, or the astronomical systems they inhabit. 2. Teaching graduate or undergraduate courses in the field of Astronomy, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and supervising post-doctoral fellows. 3. Contributing to and enhancing the intellectual environment of the IfA. 4. Serving on committees for IfA, UHM campus, University, and the community. Minimum Qualifications ● A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related discipline from a college or university of recognized standing. Candidates who are All-But-Dissertation (ABD) may be considered, however, selectee at this rank must have their Ph.D. conferred by their employment start date. ● Demonstrated ability and/or experiences in securing competitive research grants, conducting research, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Primary authorship of peer-reviewed publications and regular presentations of scholarly abstracts at national and international conferences should be demonstrated. ● Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level. ● Ability to contribute effectively to the intellectual environment of the IfA ● Ability to perform service activities (such as committee work or outreach). ● Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. Desired Qualifications ● Ability to lead a research program involving students and post-docs EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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 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-requestApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (including bibliography)
- Statement of the research you expect to conduct and its synergy with the IfA (3 pages suggested)
- Statement of teaching and plans for engaging a diverse student population in classwork and research (2 pages suggested)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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