Assistant​/Associate Professor - Marine Biologist

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor - Marine Biologist (0082434)
Description

Title:

Assistant / Associate Professor (Marine Biologist)

Position Numbers: 0082434

Hiring Unit:
College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences

Location:

Manoa

Date Posted:
February 25, 2026

Closing Date:
Application review begins March 19, 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 (SoLS) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a candidate for an Assistant (F3) or Associate Professor (F4) of Marine Biology position who uses integrative approaches to investigate the underlying mechanisms of responses of marine organisms, populations, or communities to environmental change. Research should connect organismal biology and ecology, and may integrate multiple biological, spatial, and/or temporal scales.

Research that will focus on Hawaiian species is of particular interest. The successful candidate can have research experience in any area of marine biology, including but not limited to physiological, ecological, and/or evolutionary approaches. This is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, 9-month facutly appointment to begin August 1, 2026, subject to position clearance, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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. ().

Assistant Professor 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

Associate Professor Duties and Responsibilities

* In addition to the duties and responsibilities associated with the Assistant Professor rank, the role encompasses leadership at the University and national levels.

Assistant Professor

Minimum Qualifications

* A Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in a field relevant to the position.

* 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 students of various backgrounds in core classes in the Marine Biology major, such as algal diversity, invertebrate biology, fish biology, marine microbiology, marine ecology and evolution, or an advanced capstone course, among others

* Commitment to supporting the key principles of the School of Life Sciences, which include personal and professional integrity, and the pursuit of excellence in instruction and research

* Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Associate Professor

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to those of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor minimum qualifications include:

* Four years in the rank of Assistant Professor

* Documented participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of their Department, University, or professional organization

* Clear recognition among peers at the local and/or regional levels

Assistant Professor 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

* Experience working with students of various backgrounds and various community populations

* Vision of…