Assistant Professor of Marine Science Marine BioculturalistUPDATED
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Title: Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Marine Bioculturalist) (Updated 04/17/2025
Position Number: 84211
Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS)
Location: UHHilo
Date Posted: April 15 2025
Closing Date: Continuous first review on or around May 29 2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Monthly Type: 9month
TenureTrack: TenureTrack
Full Time/Part Time: Fulltime
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2025 or January 2026 pending position clearance and availability of funding.The Marine Science Program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants who are innovative and effective teachers and mentors of undergraduate and graduate students; have experience working with Indigenous communities; possess expertise in traditional ecological ways of knowing; utilize interdisciplinary and integrated ecological biological and anthropologicalapproaches to teaching and research; and hold a Ph.D. in Marine Science or a closely related discipline.
The successful candidate will deliver highquality undergraduate and graduatelevel courses in biocultural marine science; teach additional marine science courses; mentor and advise students; and contribute to the university and broader community by engaging in service activities. The successful candidate will develop a strong research program in Hawaii and the Pacific preferably in nearshore waters and coral reefs and collaborate and partner with UH Hilo faculty government agencies nonprofit organizations communities private land owners and managers and others in applied interdisciplinary research. As a member of the Marine Science Department the successful candidate will contribute to shaping the future direction of the program.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a comprehensive diverse regional university that offers small class sizes has a low facultytostudent ratio and is committed to providing opportunities for experiential learning including undergraduate and graduate research. As an Indigenousserving institution the University recognizes its special responsibility to Hawaii and the Pacific region and reflects and embraces Hawaiis unique location and values. UH Hilo is located on the Island of Hawaii in the town of Hilo on the lower slope of Mauna Loa. Teaching and research are grounded in the dynamic marine and terrestrial ecosystems and built around a strong kuleana (responsibility privilege and concern) for aina and kai (land and sea).More information about the Department of Marine Science can be found at and Responsibilities:
- Teach advanced undergraduate lecture and lab courses in Marine Science including but not limited to Coastal or Pelagic Methods and Analyses (MARE 350/353 Senior Thesis Research & Report (MARE 470/471 and Kuula: Integrated Science (MARE 488.
- Teach introductory and specialized undergraduate lecture and lab courses (MARE 171/L or MARE 201/L) as well as develop and teach new courses in the Marine Science Department.
- Teach graduate MSlevel courses in the Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science (TCBES) graduate program each year which may include Conservation Biology & Environmental Science (CBES 600 and CBES Field & Laboratory Methods (CBES 601 as well as develop and teach new courses.
- Hold weekly office hours advise students on academic progress and provide individual assistance to students.
- Engage in reflective selfassessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
- Possibly participate in summer courses for additional compensation.
- Timely and professional communication with students colleagues staff and administrators.
- Participate in program review curriculum development advancement of department programs and evaluation of student learning outcomes.
- Attend department meetings and work collaboratively with department faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
- Conduct biocultural marine science research and publish results including in peerreviewed journals.
- Develop a high quality and collaborative research program to address marine science topics in Hawaii and the Pacific.
- Seek and manage extramural grants and contracts.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research. Chair and serve on graduate student committees.
- Partner with communities government agencies private landowners and managers non profit organizations and other collaborators in applied interdisciplinaryresearch.
- Participate in service to the Department College University and the broader community.
- Participate in the tenure and promotion evaluation process in accordance with UHPA University of Hawaii and UH Hilo guidance documents.
Minimum qualifications:
- A Ph.D. at the time of hire in Marine Science or related fields (including but not limited to Marine Biology Biology Zoology Oceanography Geography Archaeology Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management).
- Experience working in collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and other localcommunities on Hawaii Island or across the Hawaiian islands and the broader insular Pacific region.
- Demonstrated college or university level teaching experience as instructor of record related to Marine Science fields.
- Experience or a plan to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into instruction.
- Demonstrated scholarly achievement and research experience including peerreviewed publication record in area of scientific expertise.
- Experience or a plan to develop research in Hawaii that integrates traditional ecological knowledge
- Experience or a plan to incorporate graduate and undergraduate students in research.
- Highquality communication skills as demonstrated by an articulate cover letter and curriculum vitae that detail how the applicant meets minimum and desired qualifications.
Desirable qualifications:
- Demonstrated interdisciplinary teaching experience integrating Hawaiian knowledge systems with other forms of science.
- Demonstrated success in working with marginalized and Indigenous student populations.
- Demonstrated excellence in college or university level teaching.
- Experience in coastal waters or coral reef research.
- Postdoctoral experience with a focus on marine science.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire external research funding.
- A plan to work in collaboration with department faculty on integrated research.
- A strong connection to Hawaiibased communities.
- Proficiency in or familiarity with Hawaiian language and history.
Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: For a complete description application instructions and to submit an application please visit and search for position number 84211 or Assistant Professor of Marine Science. Please review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents will result in the application being ineligible for consideration. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV follow the instructions to create an account.
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. A complete application must include as separate documents:
1 Cover letter highlighting the ability to perform the stated duties how the applicant meets all minimum qualifications and any desirable qualifications and which summarizes how relevant teaching and research experience would complement the current expertise within the department;
2 a current curriculum vitae clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past;
3 onetotwo page statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of highquality teaching;
4 onetotwo page statement of research goals;
5 academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required prior to employment); and
6 contact information (names affiliations addresses email addresses and telephone numbers) of three to five current professional references.
Do not include any selfidentifying photos and REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND DATE OF BIRTH ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Failure to submit all requested documents/information shall deem an application to be incomplete and will not be considered. Electronic submissions only.
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