SOEST Employment Opportunities

Instructional and Student Support PBB, Academic Advisor

Instructional and Student Support PBB, Academic Advisor, position number 78897, UHM SOEST , (Manoa), full-time, general funds, pending position clearance Duties: Advanced professional work in directing the conduct of a variety of services for students and prospective students in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). Directs and participates in a variety of student services support program activities such as recruitment, orientation, evaluation of student records, determines admission status, guidance and advising. Provides direction on available scholarships, tuition waivers, internships, and career opportunities. Writes and oversees the production of literature for prospective, new, and current students containing information on SOEST, program requirements, housing, research opportunities, scholarships, and career opportunities. Evaluates student academic progress and recommends academic action such as probation, suspension, dismissal and eligibility for graduation. Also determines removal from probation, suspension, and re-admission following dismissal. Prepares and maintains comprehensive educational records of students and prepares routine educational reports for Department Chairs and Student Committees. Conducts research on student-related statistics to provide data to assist in enrollment management and studies, as well as assessment of effective student-faculty advising. Serves as resource person to the chairs of the graduate fields of study and other student services specialists with regard to graduate student admissions and records. Acts as liaison between prospective graduate students and departments; assessing student interests and guiding them through the UH/SOEST application process. Evaluates, reviews, and processes graduate student applications. Determines that applicants meet SOEST minimum admission criteria; familiarizes faculty on admission and program policies; participates in decision of admitting students. Determines eligibility of graduate students who apply for teaching or research assistantships and tuition waivers. Makes appropriate recommendations to applicable parties. Provides information on graduate student performance to the University's Graduate Division (i.e. progress toward degree; how funding will affect assistantship for the semester or academic year). Reviews the updating of data in the SOEST computerized degree audit system. System ensures that students fulfill their degree requirements. Provides the departmental Graduate Studies Committees with information on the interpretation of academic records policy and procedure and ensures compliance with the University's Graduate Division and departmental regulations. Assists with preparing and maintaining comprehensive educational records of students and in preparation of routine educational reports for department chairs and Graduate Studies Committees. Oversees administration of departmental annual student progress evaluations. Serves as SOEST representative on the Manoa Recruitment Forum and the Manoa Academic Procedures Committee. Oversees and coordinates special programs for SOEST as required for administration and management. Minimum qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in geology, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology or related; educational administration; business administration or related and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student services related field; or equivalent education/training or experience. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the student services or related field as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with student services. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Desirable qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field. Experience in academic advising in a higher education setting. Experience using UHM data systems including STAR and Banner. Computer skills, including use of internet, e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets. Pay range: PBB, $3,727/month To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, UH Form 64 (standard format PDF) (large format PDF), official transcripts (copies acceptable with application) Application address: Personnel Officer, SOEST, 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 Inquiries: Dr. Patricia Cooper 808-956-9513 cooper@soest.hawaii.edu Date posted: Oct-07-2008 Closing date: Oct-22-2008

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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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Postdoctoral Scholars • Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education

The Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE) is headquartered at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. C-MORE is organized around four interconnected themes: (I) Marine microbial biodiversity; (II) Microbial metabolism and biogeochemistry; (III) Remote and continuous in-situ sensing of microbial processes and their links to climate variability; and (IV) Ecosystem modeling, computer simulation and prediction. This interdisciplinary research consortium includes scientists, engineers and educators from the University of Hawaii, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California at Santa Cruz, Oregon State University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join the C-MORE team at the University of Hawaii as C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars.

Areas of Focus: The C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars’ research will focus on one or more of the C-MORE theme areas as described above. For this solicitation, areas of special interest include (1) microbial diversity within marine plankton, including comparative genomics and the application of novel cultivation methods to isolate representatives of major groups; (2) marine virus ecology, including the development of virus-hosts systems for major groups of marine microbes; (3) physiology, metabolism and biogeochemistry of marine microbes; (4) remote and in-situ sensing of microbial processes; (5) modeling and simulation of microbial processes; and (6) bridging gaps between research and science education. Because C-MORE is a highly interdisciplinary Center, we are particularly interested in individuals whose expertise bridges disciplinary boundaries, e.g. the use of culture-based research to explore microbial physiology or biogeochemical processes. All C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars participate in C-MORE education and outreach activities, and applicants with strong career interests or experience in science education will be offered additional opportunities to participate in and develop a variety of innovative education and outreach programs. C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars will be encouraged and will have opportunities to interact with scientists from the partner institutions.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. degree in oceanography, microbiology, ecology, or marine biology or related discipline, preferably obtained within the last three years. Applicants with a Ph.D. in science education and a strong background in marine science or microbial biology are also encouraged to apply. Stipends are commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, submit curriculum vitae, statement of interests in research and education, and the names and contact information of three professional references by email to Paul Kemp, C-MORE Associate Director (paul.kemp@hawaii.edu). Review of applications will begin on 24 October 2008, and will continue until all appointments are made. Positions will open as current Postdoctoral Scholars depart, starting immediately through mid-2009; the start date for any one position is flexible. For additional information please visit cmore.soest.hawaii.edu.

The University of Hawaii is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action institution. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

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2009 SOEST Young Investigators

The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) invites applications for multiple Assistant Researcher positions. These one-year, non-tenurable, 75% FTE positions are renewable for a second year, and will begin in 2009 at mutually acceptable dates. SOEST is seeking junior scientists and engineers with outstanding abilities in the areas of ocean, earth, atmospheric, planetary and materials sciences; marine biology; marine biotechnology; renewable energy; and ocean and resources engineering for consideration for young investigator awards. (The number of positions filled is subject to availability of funds.)

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have received their doctoral degrees no earlier than 2006 and no later than the starting date.

Minimum Salary: $60,000 at 100% plus research support of $3,000 per year.

Applications for this position must include a current curriculum vitae; a two-to-four page statement of proposed research activity; and letters of recommendation from three references familiar with the candidate’s qualifications, accomplishments and research potential. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the referees before the closing date.

For information about SOEST and the research carried out at the School, see our web site at www.soest.hawaii.edu.

Closing date: 15 October 2008

All correspondence should be addressed to:

• Dr. Patricia A. Cooper, Associate Dean
• School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
• University of Hawai‘i
• 1680 East-West Road, POST 802, Honolulu, HI 96822
• cooper@soest.hawaii.edu

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• Tara Hicks Johnson, Outreach Specialist
• 2525 Correa Rd, HIG 135, Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
• Tel: (808) 956-3151 • Fax: (808) 956-9987
• Email: hickst@hawaii.edu

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