Job Description:

• Teach undergraduate courses in global and international studies and other courses in the School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability including introduction to global and international studies, senior capstone experience in global and international studies, and other environmental and regional geography courses as needed.
• Develop and maintain a strong record of scholarly or creative activity such as publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, or creative works and external funding.
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation of the Global and International Studies (GIST) program.
• Advise and recruit students for the Global and International Studies program.
• Help facilitate international partnerships and study abroad programs.
• Serve on MS (Geography) thesis committees.
• Serve on SEGS committees.
• Other duties as determined and assigned by the Director of SEGS.

Short Job Description:

• PhD. from an accredited institution in Geography, Environmental Studies or related field with a focus on global issues.
• Degree must be conferred by August 2026.
• Ability to teach introductory and capstone courses in global and international studies, and regional geography and environmental studies courses.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain active scholarship in their field.

Job Ref: F284P

Job Reply URL: 4557

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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