Assistant Professor in Ecological Economics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Position Announcement: Assistant Professor in Ecological Economics, Position # 0082432, 9 Month Tenure Track, Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Management (NREM), College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Application review begins January 18, 2011 and will continue until position is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities: Teach (or co-teach) core course(s) in NREM undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum, which could include environmental policy or environmental problem solving. Develop and teach new undergraduate and/or graduate course(s) in ecological economics, agroecological risk assessment, climate change economics and policy, renewable energy economics, greenhouse gas emissions, energy modeling and individual’s areas of expertise that meet instructional needs of NREM students. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Advise the M.S. Plan B students and supervise their Capstone experience. Conduct research in modeling of integrated ecological/economic systems, ecological and risk management, and/or policy. Research should address current issues in ecological and environmental management and economics due to human behaviors, with emphasis on island and tropical settings. Pursue competitive extramural grants and contracts on issues relevant to Hawaii and the region.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in applied economics such as ecological, behavioral and/or experimental economics or another relevant field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated ability as a teacher; expertise in conducting quantitative and interdisciplinary research (e.g., bioeconomic modeling, mathematical modeling and agent-based modeling). Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to integrate knowledge from natural, biological and social sciences in addressing ecological and risk management and policy issues, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications: College-level teaching experience, post-doctoral research experience in ecological economics and policy, and/or training in complex system modeling, post-baccalaureate professional experience in instructional and research areas listed above. Publication of research in scholarly journals, presentation at professional conferences, demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding, post-baccalaureate degree in ecological science and/or other transdisciplinary science. To apply submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts and contact information (telephone number and email address) for three (3) professional references as to: Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Management, CTAHR, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 1910 East West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 Inquiries: Dr. Catherine Chan-Halbrendt, 808-956-7530, chanhalb@hawaii.edu.
The University of Hawai’i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.