Assistant/Associate Professor - Geography - Tenure Track job in Kalamazoo

Assistant/Associate Professor - Geography - Tenure Track

College College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F129P
Job Type Tenure Track
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade I30/I20
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Western Michigan University (WMU) invites applications and nominations for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability (SEGS) on the WMU main campus, effective fall 2024.
Major Duties
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geography and environmental studies, including introduction to geospatial technologies, cartographic design, remote sensing, UAS applications, GIS, spatial analysis and geographic inquiry/research.
Develop an active, externally-funded research program.
Serve on MS (Geography) thesis committees.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Serve on Department Committees.
Other duties as determined and assigned by the Director of SEGS.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Geography or related discipline, from an accredited institution, with specialization in GIScience, awarded by August 14, 2024.
Ability to teach introductory geospatial technologies, cartographic design, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and UAS applications.
Ability to conduct research using geospatial technologies (GIScience and UAS).
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Desired Qualifications
PhD in Geography or related field, from an accredited institution, with specialization in geospatial technologies (GIS, remote sensing, and UAS applications).
Demonstrated record of success teaching introductory geospatial technologies, cartographic design, spatial analysis, remote sensing and/or UAS application courses.
Record of research and publication in GIScience and related areas.
Evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion through publications, teaching, and/or service in an academic or related setting.