Human Geography Lecturer

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Applications must include a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a contact information for three references, and copies of academic transcripts. Review of applications will begin June 27, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Matthew Liesch, Department Chair, at (989) 774-1205 or at matt.liesch@cmich.edu.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-0870 Position Title Human Geography Lecturer College/Unit College of Science and Engineering Home Department Department of Geography and Environmental Studies Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty

• Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date 08/19/2024 Position End Date 05/15/2025 Position Summary

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Central Michigan University seeks a Lecturer for a fixed term position in Human Geography. This is a full-time, one-year appointment for the 2024-2025 academic year (August 2024 through May 2025), with benefits included.

Duties include instructing courses through in-person and/or online delivery methods, grading assigned coursework, maintaining regular office hours, and participating in assessment. A possibility exists for supplemental salary for online teaching in summer of 2025. The appointment will commence at the start of the fall 2024 semester.

The successful candidate will teach four sections per semester. Depending upon the successful candidate's interests, courses will include some combination of classes from the following subjects:

Human Geography and Globalization, Economic Geography, Urban Geography, Research Methods in Geography, From Farm to Table: Food Systems in a Changing World, Infrastructure: Resilient and Sustainable Development, United States and Canada, Latin America, or Environmental Justice.

Course levels range from introductory to advanced undergraduate classes. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter which of these courses they are interested in teaching. The successful candidate will also participate in the Department's assessment reporting.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must 1) possess a MS degree or equivalent in geography or a related field; 2) have excellent verbal and written communication skills; 3) demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching; and 4) be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in geography or a related field, and/or geographically-focused professional work experience, and/or those with prior experience teaching at the university level.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Applications must include a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a contact information for three references, and copies of academic transcripts. Review of applications will begin June 27, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Matthew Liesch, Department Chair, at (989) 774-1205 or at matt.liesch@cmich.edu.

About the Department

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies has approximately 80 majors, 80 minors, and 20 students in certificate programs. Facilities include standard and active learning classrooms, three geospatial teaching labs, soils lab, student lounge, map library, the Michigan Geographic Alliance Office, and the Central Sustainability Office. Additional information about the department may be found on the department website.

Posting Begins 06/12/2024 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions

• Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Transcript Copies

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document (1)