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Tenure-track position in Geography at Human Geography and Geographic Education in The Department of Geography at Central Michigan University

Country/Region : USA - United States

Website : https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/Geogr...

Description

The Department of Geography at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geography. Appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor. We seek a motivated, broadly trained human geographer with expertise in Geographic Education.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with the Michigan Geographic Alliance and to play a significant role in teaching, advising and assessment within the Geographic and Social Science Education Programs. Those with demonstrated expertise beyond the U.S. and Canada are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D in Geography or closely-related field at the time of appointment; demonstrated effective communication skills; previous teaching experience; evidence of publication; prior success in obtaining, or the demonstrated potential to obtain, external funding; a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research.
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working with The National Geographic Network of Geography Education Alliances, online course development and distance learning pedagogy, and expertise that complements existing CMU faculty and programs in Human Geography and Geographic Education.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and be submitted electronically through www.jobs.cmich.edu. Requests for further information may be addressed to the Chair of the Department of Geography, Dr. David Patton (patto1d-AT-cmich.edu).
The Department of Geography at CMU offers a B.S. and B.A. (major and minor) in Geography, B.S. and B.A. in Environmental Studies, M.S. in Geographic Information Sciences as well as Geography minors and majors for teacher education students. The Michigan Geographic Alliance is currently headquartered within the Department of Geography at CMU. To learn more about the department, visit the departmental website https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/Geography/Pages...
Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs. CMU is a student-focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs. CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie).

Last modified: 2015-08-01 00:21:46