Job Details

Department of Geography

Western Michigan University

Physical Geography (Climatology/Meteorology) / GIScience

MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO, 49008-5424. The Department of Geography at Western Michigan University seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of an Assistant Professor with specialization in Climatology/Meteorology. Preference will be given to candidates with additional expertise in GIScience. This is an opportunity to help build department strength in climatology /meteorology, as well as GIScience, and to participate in university-wide commitment to climate change and sustainability. Expectations include teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in physical geography, climatology / meteorology, and GIScience as needed; on-going research (preferably through external funding) and publication; and service on graduate student thesis committees as well other department, college, and university committees.

Candidates must have a PhD in Geography/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science or a related discipline, and a demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, research, and service, evidence of scholarly productivity, as well as demonstrated commitment to support the success of students from underrepresented groups. Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs to apply and send a statement of teaching philosophy and capacity, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, Professor & Chair, Department of Geography, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI, 49008-5424 (e-mail address: ben.ofori@wmich.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Western Michigan University has been placed among 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It has a large and diverse student population (ca. 24,000 students). In addition, to WMU, Kalamazoo is home to Kalamazoo College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, the greater Kalamazoo region has a population of more than 250,000. With a highly diversified economy, the city is the focus of many cultural and sports events. Western Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about the department, visit http://www.wmich.edu/geography.