Assistant/Associate Professor, (F3/F4) 9-mo.- Faculty

Assistant/Associate Professor, (F3/F4) 9-mo.- Faculty

Salary

$0.00 Semi-Monthly

Location

UH Manoa - JABSOM, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-02097

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - John A. Burns School of Medicine

Division

Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

pending

Description

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, (F3/F4) 9-mo.- Faculty

Position #: Pending

Hiring Unit: UHM John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology (ABP), Yanagimachi Institute for Biogenesis Research

Location: Yanagimachi Institute for Biogenesis Research (YIBR), UHM campus

Date Posted: October 2, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled, first review October 19, 2026

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Tenure-track

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 100% FTE

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General

Other Conditions:

To begin approximately January 2027. Renewal dependent upon performance.

Assistant Professor Duties and Responsibilities:

The University of Hawaii Yanagimachi Institute for Biogenesis Research (YIBR) is seeking a scholarly individual with a strong and documented commitment to research, teaching, and service that will be a role model and mentor for our learners and colleagues.

• Performing Scholarly Activities (60% Research)

• Carry out original research in reproductive biology.

• Acquire and maintain competitive federal, intramural, and other grant funding to support research activities.

• Publish scholarly, peer-reviewed research in the field of reproductive biology

• Present research results at the professional conferences locally, nationally and/or internationally.

• Actively collaborate with faculty, fellows, students, and other research partners within YIBR, JABSOM, and health care industry/community in Hawaii?

• Collaborate with other faculty from ABP and JABSOM to advance the research mission of the YIBR.

• Establish and build on a national reputation through steady flow of scholarly, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and similar activities.

• Other scholarly duties as assigned.

• Teaching (20% Teaching)

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate credit-bearing courses based on department needs and priorities.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral scholars, and residents.

• Serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate, MS, and PhD students.

• Administration (20% Service)

• Participate in YIBR, ABP, JABSOM and/or University-wide committees, including serving on graduate committees, department and university committees, and the faculty senate.

• Contribute to committees and service activities in the field at the national level.

Associate Professor Duties and Responsibilities: 60% Research, 20% Teaching, 20% Service

In addition to the duties and responsibilities for the Assistant Professor rank, assume leadership roles in research, teaching and service. Specifically, direct or administer programs in research with national/international collaborations, develop and instruct a new graduate level course, and expand service activities at local and national/international levels.

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in biological sciences or relevant field, from an accredited college or university of recognized standing. OD/MD from an accredited college or university of recognized standing would be also considered.
• One to three years of post-doctoral experience performing research in the general area of reproductive biology
• Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct research and scholarly activities in the reproductive biology field, including scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, etc.
• Ability and commitment to mentoring and training undergraduate and graduate students, and post-docs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others.

Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications:

Same as Assistant Professor with the additional minimum qualifications below.

• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time service at college or university at the rank of Assistant Professor
• Demonstrated experience with leading an independent laboratory with research focus on general area of reproductive biology.
• Demonstrated grantsmanship evidenced as independently acquired NIH R01 or other equivalent federal/state or private funding.
• Demonstrated scholarly achievements commensurate with rank.
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Assistant Professor Desirable Qualifications:

• First and senior/corresponding author of papers in high-quality journals.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding as evidenced by prior NIH or other federal/state or private funding.
• Current federal funding support with an NIH R01 or K award or the equivalent level of extramural grants.
• Recognition of having made a major contribution to the reproductive biology field.
• Recognition among peers at the local, regional, and/or national levels.
• Evidence of strong research/scholarship productivity.
• Evidence of strong proficiency in teaching.
• Evidence of leadership in academic setting and/or reproductive biology field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research laboratory.
• Teaching experiences with undergraduate, graduate and/or medical students

Associate Professor Desirable Qualifications:

Same as Assistant Professor with the additional desirable qualifications below.

• Senior authorship of papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals.
• Active current external support (NIH R01 level or equivalent).
• National recognition for independent contribution to the reproductive biology field.
• Serving on NIH study section or equivalent.
• Specialization in a reproductive biology research area.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents before the closing date:

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications and describing research interests and teaching philosophy;
• Current Curriculum Vitae;
• *Official transcripts of the highest educational degree earned that is relevant to this position from the institution confirming degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire);
• Copies of all licenses and certificates;
• Five (5) professional references (include contact information with email address).
• Official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution is required upon hire.

Transcripts issued outside of the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA, from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Applicant is responsible for expense of evaluation. Original documentation from the institution confirming degree;

Please note that incomplete application will not be considered. The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing or corrupted; therefor, late or incomplete application will not be considered.

NOTE:

• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
• All application material should be uploaded to this website and not to the email listed below.
• Please be sure you are including all required documents as stated above. If you need to make any changes to your application, you will need to reapply and attach the documents again

Inquiries: Dr. Monika Ward (mward@hawaii.edu)

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawaii at Manoa - John A. Burns School of Medicine Address 651 Ilalo Street

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu