University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences (http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/earthsciences/) is one of thirteen research units and four academic departments within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (https://www.soest.hawaii.edu/soestwp/), a world-class research and academic institution dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The department includes 18 tenured or tenure-track faculty, as well as 28 cooperating graduate faculty from the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (https://www.higp.hawaii.edu/). Together, these faculty members instruct and advise approximately 60 graduate students and more than 100 undergraduate majors.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is one of 115 Research-1 universities in the United States and is among a select group of institutions designated as land-, sea-, space-, and sun-grant. It is a global leader in Earth and environmental sciences, consistently ranked among the top 15 universities worldwide in these fields. Located in Honolulu, the capital of Hawai‘i and at a crossroads of the Pacific, the campus is home to students, faculty, and staff from Hawai‘i, the continental U.S., and over 100 countries. UH Mānoa is proud of its multiethnic heritage and many of UH Mānoa’s programs rank among the most diverse in the nation. We seek applicants who embrace this diversity and welcome candidates whose personal or professional perspectives will enrich the University, SOEST, the Department, and the broader communities we serve.

Homepage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/earthsciences/

The Department of Earth Sciences in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of paleoclimatology. We seek a scholar who develops records that enhance our understanding of past and present climate dynamics, and inform projections of future climate. Candidates are encouraged to describe how their research addresses recent climate change, potential mitigation strategies, coupled human–natural systems, or societal implications of their work. The successful candidate will have opportunities to build interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across the university.

The successful applicant is expected to establish an externally funded and internationally recognized research program, actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, and engage in professional service. We are particularly interested in individuals who can teach courses related to environmental Earth science, with relevance to climate science and paleoclimatology. The ideal candidate will foster collaborations within SOEST, build synergies with other units across the UH Mānoa campus, and engage with local and state community organizations and agencies. A demonstrated commitment to collaboration that honors Indigenous knowledge and fosters a respectful, welcoming and supportive environment for students and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds is essential. We expect the successful candidate to engage meaningfully with the University’s commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian place of learning (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/nhpol/).

Applications must be submitted online through NEOGOV at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu. Search for the position title Assistant Professor (Paleoclimatology) and click the “Apply” button in the top right corner of the screen. Note: First-time users of NEOGOV will be required to create an account.

Applicants must upload a single PDF file containing the following six components, in order:

1. A one-page cover letter;
2. A statement describing research interests, accomplishments to date, and future research plans;
3. A statement outlining teaching and mentoring experience and approaches;
4. A statement describing efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment in teaching, mentoring and collaboration. This statement should also describe how the candidate plans to contribute to the University’s mission of becoming a Native Hawaiian place of learning;
5. A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and research funding (if applicable);
6. The names and contact information of up to three individuals willing to provide professional reference letters.

Note: Items (2) through (4) should not exceed six pages total. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

For full details regarding duties, minimum and desired qualifications, and application instructions, can be found at: Assistant Professor in Paleoclimatology ***(#0082011)***.

Review of application will begin on October 6, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered. Questions regarding this faculty position may be directed to Professor Brian N. Popp (popp@hawaii.edu). The University of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.