About this opportunity
University of Hawai'i lists this ASSISTANT PROFESSOR opportunity in honolulu, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
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Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Marine Biologist)
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Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: June 23, 2026
Closing Date: Application review begins August 31, 2026
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full/Part Time: Full time
Temp/Perm: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Position Description
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a candidate for an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology position who uses integrative ecological or evolutionary approaches to investigate the biological and environmental processes shaping marine populations, communities, and/or ecosystems in marine settings, spanning multiple biological, spatial, and/or temporal scales. Candidates employing research that applies biocultural frameworks with a focus on Hawaiian species-for example limu (algae), cryptofauna, or fish-and/or capable of offering field-based courses are of particular interest.
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with strong emphases on research and undergraduate and graduate education. Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university (). The School of Life Sciences hosts the largest academic program on the University of Hawai'i's flagship campus, serving over 1,500 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students for degrees in biology, botany, marine biology, microbiology, molecular cell biology, and zoology. Research interests of the 40 faculty members span all biological scales, with many focusing on ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The School of Life Sciences is committed to serving our community and state, and to excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate can have research experience in any area of marine biology, including but not limited to physiological, ecological, and/or evolutionary research, using a variety of field, laboratory, experimental, computational, and/or modeling approaches. ().
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and sustain an innovative, externally-funded research program
Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Life Sciences
Provide high-quality teaching in support of the Marine Biology B.S. and B.A. degree programs
Develop and teach graduate courses in their area of expertise that directly contribute to one or more of the graduate degrees offered by the School of Life Sciences
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate;
Render service to the professional and local/regional community that is relevant to the individual's academic specialty.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral-level degree at the time of appointment
Research experience in marine biology or a related field
Excellence and creativity in research, as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
Ability to teach and mentor diverse students in core classes in the Marine Biology major, such as algal diversity, invertebrate biology, fish biology, marine microbiology, or an advanced capstone course, among others
Commitment to supporting the key principles of the School of Life Sciences, which are inclusiveness, personal and professional integrity, and the pursuit of excellence in instruction and research
Desirable Qualifications Postdoctoral research experience
Evidence of external research funding
Demonstrated experience and excellence in instruction of undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences, with an emphasis on marine biology
Prior experience teaching a field course, especially in marine ecosystems
Experience working with diverse student and community populations
Experience with research grounded in bio-cultural frameworks, especially in Hawaii
Research that builds on existing strengths within the School of Life Sciences
Vision of research that draws on Hawaii's unique location, resources, and faculty expertise in the School of Life Sciences, other university units, and state and federal agencies engaged in marine research
To Apply
Applicants should submit:
1) a cover letter in which you identify the position for which you are applying and indicate how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of research interests, activities, and plans (up to 3 pages in length);
4) a statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (up to 2 pages in length);
5) copies of up to three relevant publications;
6) names and contact information (including email addresses and telephone numbers) for three professional references.
Additional information about Manoa's Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here:
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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Worksite address
honolulu, HI, 96814, US
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