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  Req#: 4250727

  Description

  Position Title: Assistant Specialist (Resilient Plant Pathologist)
  Position Number: 85414
  Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
  Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences
  Location: Manoa Campus
  Date Posted: October 19, 2023
  Closing Date: February 15, 2024
  Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  Monthly Type: 11-Month
  Tenure Track: Tenure-Track
  Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
  Temporary/Permanent: Permanent; (30% Instruction, 35% Research, 35% Extension)
  
  The University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM) is an indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of learning. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10 campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region. University of Hawai’i is one of a few MSI-LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Masters, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post-graduate certificates.
  
  The Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) invites applicants for a tenure track position in resilient plant pathologist at the Assistant Specialist level beginning Aug 1, 2024.
  
  The department seeks candidates whose applied research experience is centered on fungal diseases and tropical plant pathology/mycology are encouraged to apply.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  

  1. Provide management options and diagnostics for fungal diseases threatening agricultural, ornamental, and native plants in Hawaii and in the tropics to strengthen Pacific Island economy and community health.
  2. Lead the college in developing nationally recognized tropical plant pathology/mycology programs through the advancing of diagnosis, control and management strategies against plant diseases that are most applicable to safeguard Hawaii agriculture industry (both food and ornamental), indigenous and canoe crops, as well as our native forest ecosystems.
  3. Support CTAHR Cooperative Extension Agents, Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center (ADSC) and industry across agricultural industries in plant disease diagnostics, work with multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary/ trans-disciplinary teams to secure extramural funding in developing a resilient plant pathology research program with Extension Agents, ADSC or fellow faculty statewide.
  4. Support ADSC’s public services of plant disease identification through regular consultation, guidance, and information sharing in mutually beneficial efforts.
  5. Contribute to an excellent departmental undergraduate program and Tropical Plant Pathology graduate program, and participate in departmental seminars and other courses based on departmental needs.
  6. Contribute to program assessment, advise, and mentor graduate students, and develop a successful applied research program in fields including but not limited to fungal pathogens challenging plants in Hawaii.

  Minimum Qualifications
  
  

  1. Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology, Mycology or related field and in addition to the Master’s Degree, 30 credits of graduate study from a college of a university of recognized standing and in a field relevant to the position involved.
  2. At least three (3) years of research experience in fungal disease management at the next lower rank, or its equivalent. Research experience in fungal disease management.
  3. Demonstrated ability to communicate results to scientists through peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at scientific conferences.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work independently, and participate in interdisciplinary teams to accomplish multifaceted goals in integrated plant disease management.
  5. Demonstrated ability to conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments.
  6. Understand and support the University Land Grant Mission and core values of the College’s mission and vision.

  Desirable Qualifications
  
  

  1. PhD. in Plant Pathology, Mycology or related field. Research experience in fungal disease management.
  2. Post-doctoral research experience in applied Plant Pathology, Mycology, or Fungal Diagnostics.
  3. Teaching and outreach experience at the university level.
  4. Demonstrated ability to identify a wide variety of plant pathogens.
  5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clienteles, using both traditional methods (e.g., oral presentations, and extension bulletins) and digital/online methods (e.g., websites, and social media).
  6. Demonstrated ability to conduct an active extension program.
  7. Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding.
  8. Demonstrated ability to offer distance education course(s).

  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 philosophy and research interests;
  4) Statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, the classroom, and/or services;
  5) Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including e-mail address); and
  6) Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution is required upon hire).

  The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents are not included or are unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  
  Inquiries:
  For further information, contact Dr. Koon-Hui Wang (koonhui@hawaii.edu) or Dr. Brent Sipes (sipes@hawaii.edu)
  
  CTAHR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:
  We believe that inclusiveness and excellence are interdependent. Our local and global communities are best served by ensuring all populations are represented equitably throughout CTAHR. We strive to cultivate an environment that supports equitable opportunities for every member of CTAHR to achieve individual and common goals. We will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion by: (1) promoting the recruitment and retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff, especially from groups that have been underrepresented or marginalized; (2) creating equal opportunities for all members of CTAHR to participate in decision-making processes and scholarly and professional development; and (3) fostering an inclusive culture where every CTAHR member feels respected and valued.

  EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

  The University of Hawai'i 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, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
  
  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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  Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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