Ethnobotanist or Conservation Biologist
Assistant Professor, University of Hawai`i Manoa,
College of Natural Sciences, permanent, tenure track, 9-month,
full-time, general funds, pending authorization to fill, to begin
August 1, 2012. Position #85019,
The Department of Botany at the University of Hawaii
Manoa seeks an Ethnobotanist or Conservation Biologist who works at
the interface between human communities and plant conservation.
Applicants whose research centers on human-modified environments
(e.g., agroecosystems, community-managed forests, community-managed
marine areas, agroforests, remaining natural areas) at any ecological
scale (from genes to ecosystems) are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active
research program that complements existing departmental strengths in
Ethnobotany and Conservation Biology. Teaching duties will include
undergraduate and graduate courses in Ethnobotany and Conservation.
Minimum qualifications: A completed PhD in Botany or related field.
Documented scholarly achievement, demonstrated ability as a teacher,
poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others.
Desirable qualifications: Post-doctoral research. Pay range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply: Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the
minimum and desirable
qualifications along with statements of research and teaching
interests and experience, three letters of recommendation, curriculum
vitae, and official transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable
but originals are required for hire.
Application packets without letters of reference should be sent as a
single pdf file
electronically to [email protected] by November 15, 2011 with
hardcopies to follow to Chair, Ethnobotany/Conservation Biology Search
Committee, Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3190
Maile Way, St. John 101, Honolulu, HI. 96822.
Inquiries: Dr. Tamara Ticktin, [email protected]. Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2011 and will continue until
the position is filled.
David Cameron Duffy
Professor of Botany and Unit Leader
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU)
University of Hawai`i
3190 Maile Way St. John 410
Honolulu, HI 96822-2279
(808) 956-8218 phone
(808) 956-4710 fax / (808) 956-3923 (backup fax)
email address: [email protected]
