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Description Title: Lecturer (Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science) Position Number: LECTURER Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences/ Department of Biology Location: UH Hilo Date Posted: May 8, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities Conduct lectures and laboratories in graduate-level courses in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Biology, Marine Science, Geography, or related field Teaching and/or mentoring experience Desirable Qualifications PhD in Geography, Biology, Marine Science, or related field Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the graduate level A minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience working with tropical conservation biology, environmental science, GIS, and/or applied remote sensing To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents. A complete application must include: Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met Current curriculum vitae/resume Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos.

Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. Copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside of the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA

Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date.

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For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.