Assistant Professor in Aquaculture

Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-01350
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Division: Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences
Opening Date: 06/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0083461
Description
Title: Assistant Professor in Aquaculture
Position Number: 0083461
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences
Location: Manoa Campus
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment, Review of applications to begin August 1, 2025
Monthly Type: 11-month
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Tenure Track: Tenure
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other considerations: Position Workload: 40% Instruction (25% Academic and 15% Extension); 40% Research; 20% Service

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (25% effort) related to aquaculture and animal science consistent with departmental priorities, including practical course(s) at Tuahine Aquaculture Research and Education Center (TAREC).
2. Develop and conduct Extension teaching (15% effort) related to the production and marketing of commercially-important species in Hawaii grown in aquaculture and aquaponics.
3. Develop a mission-oriented, applied research program (40% effort) focused on expanding the aquaculture industry in the state.
4. Obtain extramural funding for research and Extension projects in aquaculture and aquaponics.
5. Develop networking relationships with aquaculture professionals in Sea Grant and Land Grant programs in Hawaii and across the U.S.
6. Publish peer-reviewed original research in aquaculture and develop extension publications such as technical reports, brochures, manuals, etc. and workshops that disseminate latest scientific information.
7. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and Extension.
8. Demonstrate leadership in departmental, college, university, and profession-related service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. degree in aquaculture, animal sciences or related field with a focus on aquaculture from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. A track record of peer-reviewed publications as first- or corresponding author and thorough knowledge of current aquaculture research and Extension literature.
3. Record of grantsmanship.
4. Ability to teach college or university-level courses.
5. Ability to plan and organize assigned activities.
6. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Postdoctoral training in aquaculture, animal sciences or related discipline with a focus on aquaculture.
2. Experience working with aquaculture producers and other stakeholders, and experience in Extension work or equivalent with the culture of aquatic organisms, commercial production, aquaponics, biology, hatchery, pond, tank or recirculating systems, and aquaculture facility management.

TO APPLY:
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1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Statement of teaching and extension philosophy and research interests;
4. Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
5. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).

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INQUIRIES:Andre Seale, seale@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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