The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) invites applications for an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position in agricultural economics and policy to support equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems, natural resources, and rural communities [45% Instruction (25% Extension and 20% Academic), 35% Research, and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs]. This position supports the food and agricultural products self sufficiency goals of the state. We seek candidates with excellent agricultural economics skills who have applied experience in coupled agricultural-rural human-natural systems such as Hawai‘i and the Pacific islands and who have strong potential to develop an effective, integrated extension and research program in economic policy analysis to support resilient and thriving agricultural production systems and rural communities. First-hand knowledge of relevant local and US policies and policymaking process will be essential to frame the research, represent policy, and understand potential mechanisms and timelines. The successful candidate will have experience working with interdisciplinary research teams to tackle complex agricultural-economic policy questions.
