2 Positions at University of Hawaii Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management

(1) Assistant Professor (Tenure track) Applied Environmental Economist Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawaii Manoa The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) at the University of Hawaii Manoa seeks an applied environmental economist who will apply cutting edge modeling and statistical techniques as part of a novel, integrative research program that is relevant to the sustainability and resiliency of Hawaii and the Pacific Region. Our ideal colleague will contribute knowledge and tools that complement and strengthen the department, college, and university (e.g., data science, systems modeling, policy evaluation). The person will be excited to support undergraduate and graduate research and employment preparation by teaching analytical study designs (e.g., quasi-experimental techniques), statistical approaches (e.g., mixed effects models), and/or system modeling approaches (e.g. system behavior and structural equation modeling). This is a 9-month, tenure track position to be filled at the Assistant Professor level, with 60% teaching and 40% research responsibilities. Apply: Interested individuals can apply by February 24, 2020 at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu and search position #83848. Please include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with contact information for three references. Inquiries: For further information, contact Dr. Kirsten Oleson (koleson@hawaii.edu) with subject line Applied Econ Search. (2) Environmental social scientist Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Environmental Social Scientist Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawaii Manoa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Social Sciences. This is a 9-month tenure track position to be filled at the Assistant Professor level, with 60% teaching and 40% research responsibilities. NREM strives to integrate natural and social science disciplines to solve applied problems and achieve sustainability and resiliency. Through this hire, we seek to deepen departmental strengths in the environmental social sciences to address urgent natural resource and environmental management issues facing Hawaii and the Pacific region. We are open to colleagues from diverse social science fields, including anthropology, behavioral economics, education, human geography, psychology, or sociology; and to candidates who apply qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods. We seek someone who applies social science theory, concepts, and empirical findings to understand and solve real-world problems related to environment-human interactions. Ideal candidates will show dedication to teaching, advising, mentoring and service to the community. Apply: Interested individuals can apply by March 2, 2020 at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/2700853/assistant-professor-82336. Position number is 82336. Please include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with contact information for three references. Inquiries: For further information, contact Dr. Tomoaki Miura (tomoakim@hawaii.edu) with subject line Environmental Social Scientist Search. For more information on the NREM department: https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/