Assistant Professor; Weed Science , CTAHR​/PEPS​/Hilo

Assistant Professor (Weed Science) (#0083633, CTAHR/PEPS/Hilo) Description of Duties

Duties and responsibilities

• Teach, in-person or online, undergraduate and graduate courses related to Weed Science and Weed Management, or teach other courses, based on departmental needs.
• Participate in teaching rotation of a graduate-level seminar in the department.
• Contribute to new curriculum development at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Advise and mentor graduate, undergraduate, and/or high school students, serve on graduate student committees, and supervise graduate assistants and post-doctoral associates to support their academic and professional success.

• Educate agricultural producers, industry representatives, Extension Agents, state and federal government representatives, and law regulators about the issues and latest weed management practices.
• Develop and disseminate weed management recommendations through print and other multi-media avenues.
• Educate Extension Agents and Plant Pest Diagnosticians on weed identification and weed management practices.
• Organize extension events, such as workshops, to facilitate learning and adoption of new weed management technologies and practices in Hawaii.

• Develop a Hawaii-focused and globally recognized applied research program on the sustainable management of weeds in agriculture, urban, and natural ecosystems that includes biological, cultural, chemical, ecological, mechanical, and integrated approaches.
• Secure extramural funds to support the research and Extension program.
• Develop decision support tools for the adoption of new weed management technologies in Hawaii.
• Publish referred articles in leading peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international scientific conferences. Publish research-based peer-reviewed Extension articles, bulletins, and factsheets.

• Participate in Department, College, and University service, including serving on graduate committees, department and University committees, and faculty senates.
• Providing service to professional societies, and community, including but not limited to reviewing for, or editing academic or professional books or journals; serving as officer or on the board of professional organizations; organizing professional conferences, workshops, or training programs; judging entries at national meetings; serving on review committees for grants or programs; or judging student entries at local or national science fairs.
• Contribute to the Hawaii community through service on boards or advising local non-profits working in the area of conservation and weed/invasive plant species management, or providing unpaid subject matter expertise or testimony.

• Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Weed Science, or related fields, with experience in weed management. All degree requirements must be completed at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience in research in Weed Science at the graduate or postdoctoral level.
• Demonstrated skills in experimental design, conducting appropriate statistical analysis.
• Record of research productivity as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to work effectively with farmers, natural resource managers, homeowners, and stakeholder groups such as community organizations, governmental agencies, and commodity groups.
• Dedication to the success of students and the land-grant mission of serving stakeholders and the community.
• Professionalism in meetings and conferring with others.

• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of invasion plant biology, weed ecology, weed science, or weed management.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage extramural funding.
• Postdoctoral research experience in the field of invasion plant biology, weed ecology, weed science, or weed management.
• Experience in applying conventional or modern weed management techniques.
• Knowledge of weed ecology, and weed biological control.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching University-level in-person or web-based courses with teaching evaluations.