"Assistant or Associate Professor of Global and International Studies"

Job Details

Western Michigan University (WMU) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track, academic year position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability (SEGS) effective fall 2026.

Position Summary

SEGS invites applications for a scholar with expertise in globalization who can work with students to understand, critically evaluate, and develop new knowledge about international issues. The scholar should research current global issues (such as migration, global health, global environmental change, social justice, urban development, or climate change) from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrate different approaches and disciplinary perspectives in their work. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with research experience in a major world region outside of North America. The hired person will oversee the Global and International Studies curriculum, teach courses, advise and recruit students, publish research, and strengthen international partnerships and study abroad programs.

Major Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in global and international studies, geography and/or environmental studies courses.
• Record of scholarship with a focus on migration, global systems, global health, social/environmental justice, or climate change.
• Evidence of international research and/or teaching experience.
• We particularly encourage applications from candidates with research experience in a major region of the world
• Fluency in a language other than English

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until position is filled

Required application documents

Apply at www.wmujobs.org/hr

Complete and submit (1) Faculty Credential Summary; (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a letter describing qualifications, accomplishments, professional experiences related to the position, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (5) a list of four references including their contact information.