Content-Type: text/html Title: Assistant Professor of Fisheries & Aquaculture Position Number: 0086381 Hiring Unit: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management Location: UH Hilo Date Posted: April 13, 2010 Closing Date: May 30, 2010 Salary Information: Commensurate with education, training and experience Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent _____ Other Conditions: To begin August 1, 2010. Pending position clearance and availability of funding. Duties and Responsibilities: . Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management in both Fall and Spring terms; advise and mentor students; participate in curriculum development activities; and carry out departmental and university service activities. Research activities will concentrate on coastal fisheries and culture of finfish, particularly marine finfish. Minimum Qualifications: . Ph.D. in Fisheries & Aquaculture or related areas; demonstrated knowledge of both aquaculture and fisheries management methods; experience working with fisheries and aquaculture production systems; excellent written and verbal English communication skills in a diverse cultural environment; and experience teaching in both formal and informal settings. Desirable Qualifications: . A solid track record in obtaining extramural funding from a variety of sources; Experience in multiple aspects of marine fish hatchery operations including design. Experience with marine fisheries. Project planning and management, conflict resolution, fund raising, facilitation and foreign language skills. Experience with management of tropical pelagic and near-shore fisheries. Familiarity with community-based fisheries management strategies. Knowledge of fishing methods and gear. Experience with aquaculture and fisheries in the Pacific region. Demonstrated ability to work in physically challenging environments. Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor under tropical conditions. Ability and willingness to undergo scientific diver certification and travel internationally. _____ To Apply: Email letter of application describing teaching and research interests and ability to meet job qualifications, vita, and copies of transcripts to Michele Kubojiri at [log in to unmask] Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Additionally, have three current letters of recommendation emailed directly by your references to Ms. Kubojiri. Inquiries: Dr. Maria Haws; [log in to unmask] The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law). 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. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.