Assistant Professor in Biocultural Resource Stewardship

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Biocultural Resource Stewardship. This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position with 50% teaching and 50% research responsibilities, teaching an average of three classes per year. This position is vital to NREM's strategic vision of becoming a department known for weaving multiple knowledge systems for stewardship of natural resources, building leadership in 'aina momona, and revitalizing and reconnecting ecosystems and communities. It is designed to support burgeoning student interest in indigenous approaches to resource stewardship in Hawai'i and UHM's role as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning in the most foundational area of care of all forms of 'aina. This position reflects understanding that indigenous approaches to stewardship of land and waters underpin climate change adaptation, food security, and restoration and conservation of species and ecosystems towards a pono future.

Position #: 0083740

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Biocultural Resource Stewardship

Best Consideration Date: January 11, 2023

Inquiries: For further information, contact Dr. Mehana Vaughan (mehana@hawaii.edu)

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