The Department of Oceanography, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, invites applications for two full time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty positions. Areas of interest include

(a) plankton ecology with a focus on phytoplankton ecology, primary production and/or bio-optics;

(b) modeling the biology, ecology and/or geochemistry of the ocean particularly with an interdisciplinary approach and relevance to the global scale.

 
Appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, although candidates with suitable qualifications may be considered for appointment at the Associate level.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain outstanding oceanographic research programs and contribute to the department’s educational mission (including classroom instruction) at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The latter will include teaching in the Department’s Global Environmental Science Program.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in oceanography or other relevant discipline received no later than January 1, 2012; excellent communication skills; demonstrated capability for creative, high quality research; and the demonstrated capability/experience and desire to contribute to teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. At the associate professor level, the minimum qualifications are as stated above, with four years of experience at the rank of assistant professor.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, three representative publications, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Informal inquiries should be directed to the Department Chair via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information about the Department can be found at www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography.

Submit application to:
Chair (Faculty Position Searches)
Department of Oceanography
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1000 Pope Road MSB 205
Honolulu, HI 96822
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Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2012. The University of Hawai`i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.