Gerrit Parmile Wilder Endowed Chair in Botany
The Department of Botany at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
invites outstanding scientists with research interests in the biology
and/or ecology of marine, aquatic or terrestrial plants to apply for
a tenure-eligible position as the Gerrit Parmile Wilder Endowed Chair
in Botany. The successful candidate will join a faculty with diverse
research interests, including a strong focus on evolutionary biology,
ecology, ethnobotany and conservation. Teaching responsibilities will
include an upper level undergraduate course and a graduate course in
the individual's specialty. As holder of the Chair, the incumbent
would manage a substantial discretionary fund for research and
training. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in botany / ecology /
evolution or a related field, evidence of excellence in teaching,
prior or current college or university appointment at the rank of
associate professor or professor or equivalent, and a strong
publication record. Desirable qualifications include outstanding
communication skills, extramural funding, international recognition,
a track record of collaboration, and plans for a research program
that takes advantage of Hawai'i's unique biota. Individuals
interested in developing innovative initiatives within the Department
of Botany and the College of Natural Sciences are especially
encouraged to apply. Additional details can be found under position
no.
<http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/17418/1984317/1/postdate/desc>84876
at:
<http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/employmentopportunities.htm>http://workatuh.hawaii.edu.
To apply, please send a single PDF document to
<mailto:bot...@hawaii.edu>bot...@hawaii.edu that includes: 1) a cover
letter indicating your teaching and research interests and how you
satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2) a detailed
curriculum vitae; and, 3) names and contact information for three
professional references. Review of applications will begin on August
15 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The University of
Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and
encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
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Anthony Amend
Assistant Professor of Botany
<http://www2.hawaii.edu/~amend>www2.hawaii.edu/~amend
University of Hawaii
Department of Botany, 101 St. John
3190 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
<mailto:am...@hawaii.edu>am...@hawaii.edu
