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University of Hawaii System

Assistant/Associate Professor of Wildfire Management (0083067)

University of Hawaii System, Honolulu

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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.

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    Inquiries:

    J.B. Friday,

    Additional Information:

    The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For policies, visit .

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    Disability accommodations are available; contact the EEO coordinator at .

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