University of Hawaii at Manoa, CNS/PCSU

Position ID:

University of Hawaii at Manoa-CNS/PCSU-RESEARCH [#29080]

Position Title:

Associate Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Management / Natural Resources Management
Conservation / Applied Conservation

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2024/10/29)

Position Description:

Description

Title: Associate Professor (F4)

Position Number: 0082532

Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences – Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit

Location: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa

Date Posted: 10/24/24

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins November 25, 2024

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11-Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/PartTime: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions:

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, College of Natural Sciences, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, invites applications for a permanent, full-time (11-month), tenure-track, faculty position, at the rank of Associate Professor (F4) to begin approximately August 1, 2025 or as soon thereafter as possible, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. We are searching for a strategic systems thinker with strong interpersonal skills and significant experience administering basic and applied conservation biology programs, to serve in a leadership role with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU)(https://pcsuhawaii.org). The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit is a University of Hawai‘i research unit focusing on basic and applied research on restoration and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity in Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Collaboration is at the core of PCSU’s 50+ year history of successfully bringing together a broad range of state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, private foundations, community groups, and private landowners to achieve ecosystem level outcomes. With an annual budget in excess of 30 million dollars, PCSU administers over 40 projects and employs more than 350 people across Hawai‘i.

Duties and Responsibilities

80% FTE (Research (50%) & Service (30%))

Provide administrative and research support for PCSU projects. Serve as co-PI on selected projects. Lead team-based development of programs that support and advance PCSU’s mission. Topics include basic and applied conservation biology and adaptive management for native, endangered, and invasive plant and animal species and ecosystems. More specifically: Lead analysis and publication of past and current PCSU project data. Expand interdisciplinary research activities. Enhance research engagement between PCSU projects and specialized expertise within the UH system. Improve student access to PCSU projects through Internships, research, training programs. Coordinate, support, and promote applied research activities across PCSU projects; lead development of a standardized data collection and management framework across PCSU projects.

20% FTE (Teaching)

Teach one course per semester (two per year). Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and serve on graduate student thesis and dissertation committees. Facilitate engagement with students in research on topics of their personal interests.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in Biological Science or a relevant field of study from a college or university of recognized standing. A minimum of four (4) years of service at the level of Assistant Professor, or equivalent, including demonstrated administrative and management experience of multiple simultaneous projects and staff. Demonstrated knowledge of applied and basic conservation biology through research and management. A track record of publishing peer-reviewed research. Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and diplomacy skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse constituencies. Demonstrated ability to teach biology, botany, conservation biology, or related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated strong data science and analytical skills, with a focus on elucidating the relationship between driving forces and outcomes in large scale, complex, multivariate systems. Demonstrated experience with successful project implementation in different cultures, demonstrating cultural awareness and consideration of human dimensions in conservation-focused natural resources management. Demonstrated experiences with and/or commitment to mentorship and training of undergraduate and graduate students, and early career professionals. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations and regulatory processes related to conservation, permitting, working with protected species, and compliance for grant and contract management. Awareness of, and participation in, national and international conservation frameworks and agreements.

To Apply, applicants must submit as a single pdf file: A cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications. A curriculum vitae detailing leadership, research, and management accomplishments. A statement of program management experience and approaches (1-2 pages). A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (1-2 pages). Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references (letters are not required at time of application). Copies of up to three (3) relevant publications.

All Applicants must apply using the link to the NeoGov ad: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4707126/associate-professor-82532?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

Inquiries: Dr. Shaya Honarvar, honarvar@hawaii.edu

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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.

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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/

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Program management experience
Copies of up to three (3) relevant publications
Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://pcsuhawaii.org/ https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4707126/associate-professor-82532?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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