University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu Seeks Assistant Professor of Physics in Kapolei, HI
The University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu (UHWO) is actively seeking an Assistant Professor of Physics for a full-time, tenure-track position in Kapolei, Hawaii. The appointment is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2027. This role is situated within the Academic Affairs, Math, Natural & Health Sciences (MNHS) unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering student-centered physics curricula, specifically bridging physical sciences with clinical and biological applications. This initiative aims to prepare students for advanced studies and careers in healthcare, STEM, and related fields. Key duties include teaching lower and upper-division physics courses, developing specialized coursework like Biophysics or Physics for Health Professions, conducting scholarly research, and managing the physics instructional laboratory space. The university emphasizes its commitment to serving and educating a multicultural student body as a premier indigenous-serving institution.