Description Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Wildlife Management Position Number: 0083067, pending position clearance Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Location: Manoa, Oahu Posting Date: May 12, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous, first review by June 26, 2025 Monthly Type: 11-month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Duties and Responsibilities: Instruction (45%): Extension Instruction (25%) Provide extension leadership in wildland fire science and management for Hawai‘i and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands, supporting UH CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service in wildfire risk mitigation. Coordinate an extension program on wildfire risk reduction with various stakeholders including extension and research faculty, scientists, agencies, land managers, and the public. Develop extension materials, training modules, and decision support tools related to wildfires, such as social media content, websites, educational displays, FAQs, pamphlets, and posters, tailored to community and educational needs. Offer science-based management practices for pre-fire planning, risk assessment, mitigation, and post-fire land rehabilitation. Coordinate efforts across UH extension faculty on climate adaptation and hazard mitigation concerning wildfires. Secure internal and external grant funding for the extension program. Academic Instruction (20%) Teach one or two undergraduate and/or graduate courses annually in relevant areas. Mentor students through committee participation, capstone projects, internships, guest lectures, and field trips. Research (35%): Conduct applied research on wildfire drivers, impacts, and management strategies, including climate change, urban-wildland interface, land use, ignition sources, and vegetation management. Publish peer-reviewed papers and technical reports. Assess stakeholder needs for wildfire information and training. Evaluate and report on program impacts and effectiveness. Secure research funding through grants. Advise graduate students in relevant programs. Service (20%): Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Contribute to professional societies through reviewing, editing, organizing, judging, and serving in leadership roles. Engage with the Hawai‘i community through policy and non-profit advisory roles or testimony. Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in fire science, vegetation management, ecology, geography, or natural resource management. Relevant academic or professional experience. At least one year of wildfire science and management experience. Excellent communication skills demonstrated via publications and presentations. Professionalism in collaboration and meetings. Additional Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor: Four years of service as Assistant Professor or equivalent. Ability to develop and lead regional extension programs and work in multidisciplinary teams. Prior teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate levels. Successful grant writing and management record. Desirable Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Experience in tropical/subtropical/island ecology. Leadership in regional extension programs and multidisciplinary collaboration. Teaching experience at college level. Successful grant history. Experience integrating indigenous and contemporary science in resource management. Additional Desirable for Associate Professor: Experience in Hawai‘i or U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands. Application Process: Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application, including: A cover letter addressing qualifications. Curriculum vitae. Teaching, extension, and research statement. Three professional references with contact info. Official transcripts or degree documentation. Note: Create an account if applying via NeoGov for the first time. Inquiries: J.B. Friday, jbfriday@hawaii.edu Additional Information: The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For policies, visit https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ . Employment contingent on eligibility, background checks, and other legal requirements. Campus security and crime statistics are available at https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ . Disability accommodations are available; contact the EEO coordinator at https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ .

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