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MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO, 49008-5424. Western Michigan University seeks
applications for an Assistant Professor of Geography (Tourism and
Travel program) tenure-track position for Fall 2007, contingent on
funding. The candidate is expected to serve as core faculty for the
tourism and travel major, and will teach and/or develop
undergraduate and graduate courses in the program. Courses will
include introductory human/environmental geography, principles of
tourism, tourism planning and development, and United States and
Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, or Europe, as well as others
needed to revamp the major. On-going research (preferably through
external funding) and publication as well as serving on M. A. theses
committees are expected. The candidate will also be expected to
participate in Department, College, and University committees and
activities.
Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. degree in Geography or related
field such as Recreation, Hospitality, Planning, or Business, with
specialization in tourism and travel. Regional focus on United
States & Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean, or Europe, preferred.
Proven teaching and research experience in tourism and travel
preferred.
Date of appointment August 13, 2007.
Apply: Send letter of application, vita, 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@...).
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. 26,000 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.

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Thanks
Ben

Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Geography
Western Michigan University
3244 Wood Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Tel: 269-387-3424
Fax: 269-387-3442
E-mail: ben.ofori@...