Assistant Professor (Weed Science) (#0083633, CTAHRPEPSHilo)

Hilo, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title:Assistant Professor of Weed Science (F3)

Position Number:

Hiring Unit:College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)

Location: Hilo HI

Date Posted: February 6 2026

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin April 6 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Monthly Type:11 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Additional Salary Information: Minimum Starting Salary $89868; commensurate with education and experience.

Other Conditions: Position Workload: 40% Instruction (20% Academic and 20% Extension) 40% Research 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. First review to begin April 5 2026 or soon thereafter. For best consideration all application materials should be submitted by April:59PM HST.

The Department ofPlant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS) in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for an 11-month tenure-track faculty position in Weed Science to support equitable sustainable and resilient food and agriculture systems natural resources and rural communities. This position is critical to meet CTAHRs strategic priorities of vibrant tropical and Pacific Island agriculture food security ecosystem health and resilient and thriving communities. This position supports the food and agricultural products self-sufficiency goals of the state.

The successful candidate will develop a balanced research and extension program in terrestrial weed management in a tropical environment. This can include food crops or ornamental production systems pasture ranchlands natural areas and urban environments in Hawaii. The incumbent is expected to use the understanding of weed ecology to facilitate the development of regionally based integrated weed management strategies emphasizing biological physical and/or chemical approaches. Other research and extension efforts would be informed by stakeholder needs.

Duties and responsibilities

Instruction (40%)

Academic Instruction (20%)

Teach in-person or online undergraduate and graduate courses related to Weed Science and Weed Management or teach other courses based on departmental needs.
Participate in teaching rotation of a graduate-level seminar in the department.
Contribute to new curriculum development at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Advise and mentor graduate undergraduate and/or high school students serve on graduate student committees and supervise graduate assistants and post-doctoral associates to support their academic and professional success.

Extension Instruction (20%):

Educate agricultural producers industry representatives Extension Agents state and federal government representatives and law regulators about the issues and latest weed management practices.
Develop and disseminate weed management recommendations through print and other multi-media avenues.
Educate Extension Agents and Plant Pest Diagnosticians on weed identification and weed management practices.
Organize extension events such as workshops to facilitate learning and adoption of new weed management technologies and practices in Hawaii.

Research (40%)

1. Develop a Hawaii-focused and globally recognized applied research program on the sustainable management of weeds in agriculture urban and natural ecosystems that includes biological cultural chemical ecological mechanical and integrated approaches.
2. Secure extramural funds to support the research and Extension program.
3. Develop decision support tools for the adoption of new weed management technologies in Hawaii.
4. Publish referred articles in leading peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international scientific conferences. Publish research-based peer-reviewed Extension articles bulletins and factsheets.

Service (20%)

Participate in Department College and University service including serving on graduate committees department and University committees and faculty senates.
Providing service to professional societies and community including but not limited to reviewing for or editing academic or professional books or journals; serving as officer or on the board of professional organizations; organizing professional conferences workshops or training programs; judging entries at national meetings; serving on review committees for grants or programs; or judging student entries at local or national science fairs.
Contribute to the Hawaii community through service on boards or advising local non-profits working in the area of conservation and weed/invasive plant species management or providing unpaid subject matter expertise or testimony.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Weed Science or related fields with experience in weed management. All degree requirements must be completed at the time of hire.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated experience in research in Weed Science at the graduate or postdoctoral level.
Demonstrated skills in experimental design conducting appropriate statistical analysis.
Record of research productivity as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Proven ability to work effectively with farmers natural resource managers homeowners and stakeholder groups such as community organizations governmental agencies and commodity groups.
Dedication to the success of students and the land-grant mission of serving stakeholders and the community.
Professionalism in meetings and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of invasion plant biology weed ecology weed science or weed management.
Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage extramural funding.
Postdoctoral research experience in the field of invasion plant biology weed ecology weed science or weed management.
Experience in applying conventionalormodern weed management techniques.
Knowledge of weed ecology and weed biological control.
Demonstrated experience in teaching University-level in-person or web-based courses with teaching evaluations.

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Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some if not all desirable qualifications;
Curriculum vitae (CV);
Statement of (a) teaching philosophy (b) research philosophy and (c) extension philosophy;
Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts will be required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before first review of applications or close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. For best consideration all application materials should be submitted by April:59PM HST.

Inquiries:Dr. Daniel Jenkins

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DescriptionTitle:Assistant Professor of Weed Science (F3)Position Number:Hiring Unit:College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)Location: Hilo HIDate Posted: February 6 2026Closing Date: Review of applications will beg...