Lecturer (Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science)

The University of Hawaii is seeking a temporary part-time Lecturer in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and teaching experience. Duties include conducting graduate-level lectures and labs, with potential teaching via distance learning. Applications require a cover letter, CV, references, and transcripts. Employment is contingent on various factors including course offerings and funding.
Description
Title: Lecturer (Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science)


Position Number: LECTURER


Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences/ Department of Biology


Location: UH Hilo


Date Posted: May 8, 2026


Closing Date: Continuous


Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year


Temporary/Permanent: Temporary


Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 – 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.



Duties and Responsibilities



Conduct lectures and laboratories in graduate-level courses in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science

Minimum Qualifications



Master’s degree in Biology, Marine Science, Geography, or related field
Teaching and/or mentoring experience

Desirable Qualifications



PhD in Geography, Biology, Marine Science, or related field
Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the graduate level
A minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience working with tropical conservation biology, environmental science, GIS, and/or applied remote sensing

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents. A complete application must include:



Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
Current curriculum vitae/resume
Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. Copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside of the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.



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Inquiries: Ryan Perroy, rperroy@hawaii.edu


EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/


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: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/



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