Assistant Professor; Horticulture​/Entomology

Position: Assistant Professor (Horticulture/Entomology) (0082684)
Salary: $0.00 Semi-Monthly
Location : Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0082684
Description

Title:

Assistant Professor (Horticulture/Entomology)

Position Number: 0082684

Hiring Unit:
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Management (CAFNRM)

Location:

UH-Hilo

Date Posted:
March 27, 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until position is filled, first review on or about

May 1, 2025

Salary Information:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9-Month

Tenure Track:
Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent
Other

Conditions:

Appointment to begin approximately August 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities

Teach core horticulture/agronomy/entomology courses

Provide academic leadership in the plant science/agroecology/entomology area and advise students.

Develop and modify undergraduate courses emphasizing resilient crop production, crop improvement, post-harvest handling, and system efficiencies.

Facilitate opportunities for students, particularly freshmen, to link with farmers and other agricultural professionals through field trips and invited speakers.

Carry out departmental and university service activities including engaging at the University Panaewa Farm.

Obtain extramural support for applied research that leads to publications in peer-refereed journals and outreach media. This research should evaluate the interactions and dynamics of farming practices and Hawaii's human-influenced natural environments to facilitate development of more sustainable island agroecosystems and production landscapes.

Develop improved cultivation practices and innovative pest/disease management for important Hawai?i crops including papaya, taro, sweet potato, maize, ginger root, cabbage, various cucurbits, etc. and greenhouse crops.

Collaborate with other UH Hilo programs on interdisciplinary courses and projects related to mutual areas of interest in sustainable food and cropping systems.

Teach other related courses in crop production and management to support curriculum needs.

Participate in campus sustainability planning efforts and internship programs, which facilitate student development of critical skill sets in agroecology and crop production and plant health management.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. from a college or university of recognized standing in agricultural sciences, natural resource management, entomology, or related fields with an emphasis on tropical/subtropical or humid temperate region crops and their production systems. ABD may be considered, but all degree requirements must be completed prior to the date of hire.

Demonstrated high-quality teaching experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of crop science and crop improvement, farming system efficiencies, entomology, and field plot techniques.

Demonstrated experience in collaborative research and interests in strengthening interdisciplinary study of tropical island food security across the university.

Ability to teach a variety of lower- and upper-division crop production, agroecology, and entomology courses at the University level.

Experience with plant pest and disease management and sustainable crop production practices including conventional, organic, and integrated agricultural methods.

Excellent communication skills with project management experience working effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including students, colleagues, farmers, industry organizations, indigenous populations, and immigrants.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of land use management practices, agricultural production systems, integrated pest management of tropical islanders in traditional, historic, and contemporary times.

Demonstrated knowledge of entomology, postharvest physiology and food safety.

Experience with state-of-the-art greenhouse systems, tissue culture and soils laboratories.

Demonstrated experience working with undergraduates in hands-on training in the field and laboratory.

Experience with teaching/working with minority students in Asia Pacific region

Evidence of scholarly achievement, such as publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience in obtaining extramural funds.

Experience developing and teaching distance education courses using modern technology interfaces.

Experience leading or participating in international research, education, or development activities.

Experience designing and developing curriculum and coursework in agroecology, cropping systems, and improvement.

Research and experience in Hawai?i, Oceania, or island Southeast Asia.

Familiarity with the agriculture (contemporary and historic), ecosystems, and rural communities in these regions.

Exemplary professional teaching record.

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