Professor – Botany

The University of Hawaii is seeking a full-time Professor of Botany for a tenure-track position at the Manoa campus. The role involves research in plant/algal biology, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and collaborating with faculty. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong record of funded research. The position is expected to start around January 1, 2026, and is not remote.
Description

This is a re-advertisment and prior advertisement was posted from February 12, 2024, to February 21, 2025. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: 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 21, 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. 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. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/. For more information on the School of Life Sciences, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lifesciences/. 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 with students of varied backgrounds, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation as well as commitment to a safe 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).

– A statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (1-2 pages). – Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
• Copies of up to three relevant publications.

Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire. Inquiries: Dr. Cliff Morden, cmorden@hawaii.edu LOCAL RESOURCES School of Life Sciences
• Joseph F. Rock Herbarium (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/herbarium/)

UH Manoa
• Hawai?i Institute of Marine Biology (https://www.himb.hawaii.edu/
• Lyon Arboretum (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/)
• Waikiki Aquarium (https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/)

Outside of UH Manoa
• Bishop Museum, Natural Sciences (https://www.bishopmuseum.org/visit/)
• NOAA, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve (HeNERR)

(https://coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/reserves/hawaii.html)
• NOAA, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM)

(https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/magazine/4/papahanaumokuakea/)
• State of Hawai?i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/),
• Division of Aquatic Resources (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/)
• Division of Fish and Wildlife (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/)
• US FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office

(https://www.fws.gov/office/pacific-islands-fish-and-wildlife)
• US FWS, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

(https://www.fws.gov/national-monument/pacific-remote-islands-marine)

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/