Assistant Professor of Biology (Hawaii, USA)

Assistant Professor (Biology), position number 83380, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, College of Arts & Sciences, tenure-track, full-time, general funds, nine-month appointment to begin approximately August 2016, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties: Teach undergraduate courses in Ecology, Evolution, and Biostatistics. Develop an independent research program in area of expertise that is supported by extramural funding; advise students; participate in departmental governance and related University and community service; participate in the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science graduate program.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in a biological science discipline appropriate to the position, teaching experience in biological sciences, research experience in area of expertise in Ecology and Evolution of plants, animals, or fungi, and demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.


Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to Ecology, Evolution, Biostatistics, and Molecular Biology. Demonstrated record of student advising and training; a successfully funded research program in one or more areas of Ecology and Evolution, and the ability to develop an active, externally funded research program in Hawai`i or the Pacific region that supports graduate students and provides mentorship and training for undergraduates.


Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.


To Apply: Submit a cover letter indicating the position title and position number and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and statements of research and teaching interests. Please note that copies of transcripts are acceptable for application; however, original documents issued by a university registrar are required upon hire. Provide contact information for three (3) references. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Mail Application To: Dr. Rebecca Ostertag, Biology Department, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720, or electronically to ostertag@hawaii.edu. Please refer to position number 83380.


Inquiries: Dr. Patrick Hart, Chair, Department of Biology, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, 200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo, Hawai`i 96720; pjhart@hawaii.edu


Closing Date: March 15, 2016


UH Hilo is an EEO/AA Employer D/M/V/W.