Professor (Botany - 0084189)
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Location: Honolulu, HI 96817
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00306
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Position Number:: 0084189
Description
Title: Professor (Botany)
Position Number: 0084189
Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Date Posted: February 12, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins March 17,2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9-Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
The School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, (UHM) welcomes applications for a Professor (F-5) in Botany. The selectee would be eligible to apply for appointment as the Gerrit Parmile Wilder Endowed Chair in Botany which is a 5 year appointment. This is a tenure track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin approximately January 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible, subject to position clearance, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research will focus on plant/algal biology in Hawai'i or the Pacific Island region, with a strong track record of extramurally funded work, and who will contribute to the School of Life Sciences' aspiration to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in evolution, ecology, conservation, organismal biology, and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology.
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research as well as undergraduate and graduate education, and is striving to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. It is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i system. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university. UHM adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan, visit For more information on the School of Life Sciences, please visit
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Building upon a vigorous extramurally funded research program
- Publishing scholarly works in leading academic journals
- Mentoring undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and participating in graduate committees
- Developing and teaching courses related to their expertise for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences
- Serving on university committees
- Collaborating with scientists in the School of Life Sciences and the University of Hawai?i community
- Encouraged to build collaborations with State and Federal agencies and to make use of local resources (see below).
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in an area of algal / plant biology or related areas, from an accredited institution.
2. Have achieved the rank of professor or four years of service as Associate Professor.
3. Demonstrated ability in obtaining extramural funding.
4. Evidence of research productivity through publication of scholarly materials.
5. Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as commitment to a safe and inclusive campus environment.
6. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
7. Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more aspects of algal / plant biology.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Recognized knowledge expert in their chosen discipline.
2. Research interests that complement existing strengths in the Botany Graduate program.
3. Research including and/or interest in developing projects focusing on, taxa or ecosystems of Hawai?i and other Pacific Islands.
4. Interest in developing place-based research questions and teaching approaches in the context of UHM being a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.
To Apply:
Applicants must submit as a single pdf file:
- Cover letter specifying the position and addressing your qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments.
- A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (2-3 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be directly incorporated into the statement.
- A statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (1-2 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be directly incorporated into the statement.
- Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
- Copies of up to three relevant publications.
Additional information about Manoa's Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here: ;
Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire.
Inquiries: Dr. Cliff Morden,
LOCAL RESOURCES
School of Life Sciences
Joseph F. Rock Herbarium ()
UH Manoa
Hawai?i Institute of Marine Biology (
Lyon Arboretum ()
Waikiki Aquarium ()
Outside of UH Manoa
Bishop Museum, Natural Sciences ()
NOAA, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve (HeNERR)
()
NOAA, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM)
()
State of Hawai?i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (),
Division of Aquatic Resources ()
Division of Fish and Wildlife ()
US FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office
()
US FWS, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
()
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
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 the 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: , 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:
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00306
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Position Number:: 0084189
Description
Title: Professor (Botany)
Position Number: 0084189
Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Date Posted: February 12, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins March 17,2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9-Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
The School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, (UHM) welcomes applications for a Professor (F-5) in Botany. The selectee would be eligible to apply for appointment as the Gerrit Parmile Wilder Endowed Chair in Botany which is a 5 year appointment. This is a tenure track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin approximately January 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible, subject to position clearance, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research will focus on plant/algal biology in Hawai'i or the Pacific Island region, with a strong track record of extramurally funded work, and who will contribute to the School of Life Sciences' aspiration to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in evolution, ecology, conservation, organismal biology, and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology.
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research as well as undergraduate and graduate education, and is striving to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. It is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i system. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university. UHM adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan, visit For more information on the School of Life Sciences, please visit
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Building upon a vigorous extramurally funded research program
- Publishing scholarly works in leading academic journals
- Mentoring undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and participating in graduate committees
- Developing and teaching courses related to their expertise for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences
- Serving on university committees
- Collaborating with scientists in the School of Life Sciences and the University of Hawai?i community
- Encouraged to build collaborations with State and Federal agencies and to make use of local resources (see below).
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in an area of algal / plant biology or related areas, from an accredited institution.
2. Have achieved the rank of professor or four years of service as Associate Professor.
3. Demonstrated ability in obtaining extramural funding.
4. Evidence of research productivity through publication of scholarly materials.
5. Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as commitment to a safe and inclusive campus environment.
6. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
7. Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more aspects of algal / plant biology.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Recognized knowledge expert in their chosen discipline.
2. Research interests that complement existing strengths in the Botany Graduate program.
3. Research including and/or interest in developing projects focusing on, taxa or ecosystems of Hawai?i and other Pacific Islands.
4. Interest in developing place-based research questions and teaching approaches in the context of UHM being a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.
To Apply:
Applicants must submit as a single pdf file:
- Cover letter specifying the position and addressing your qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments.
- A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (2-3 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be directly incorporated into the statement.
- A statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (1-2 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be directly incorporated into the statement.
- Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
- Copies of up to three relevant publications.
Additional information about Manoa's Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here: ;
Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire.
Inquiries: Dr. Cliff Morden,
LOCAL RESOURCES
School of Life Sciences
Joseph F. Rock Herbarium ()
UH Manoa
Hawai?i Institute of Marine Biology (
Lyon Arboretum ()
Waikiki Aquarium ()
Outside of UH Manoa
Bishop Museum, Natural Sciences ()
NOAA, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve (HeNERR)
()
NOAA, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM)
()
State of Hawai?i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (),
Division of Aquatic Resources ()
Division of Fish and Wildlife ()
US FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office
()
US FWS, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
()
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
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 the 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: , 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: