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Job Description:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geography and environmental studies, including introduction to geospatial technologies, cartographic design and geovisualization, remote sensing, unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) applications 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.

Short Job Description:

• PhD in Geography or related discipline from an accredited institution, with specialization in GIScience, awarded by August 14, 2026.
• 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.

Job Ref: F285P

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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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