The department of History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies & Legal Studies at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as either a tenure track Assistant Professor, Geography OR an Instructor, Geography. The anticipated start date is August 11, 2025.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibility is instruction in the Geography core, Global Studies program, and/or related fields. Supporting high impact experiential learning is expected. For the assistant professor position, engaging in scholarly activities, such as research and professional development is expected.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to, 1) serving as a nucleus faculty member for the Master of Public Administration, 2) teaching general education courses, 3) advising students, 4) holding regular office hours, 5) attending department, college, and university functions and meetings, 6) mentoring student organizations, 7) student recruitment and retention, and 8) actively participating in program reviews, curriculum development, program assessment, and other department, college, and university service.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduate degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Ph.D. in Geography for assistant professor position; MA or MS in Geography for instructor position. Exceptional ABD candidates may also be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 18 hours or more of graduate credit in Political Science or History. Significant teaching experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly or professional achievements beyond the minimum qualifications for this rank. Preference is given to those with the ability to teach courses on East Asia, Latin America or Africa, and/or the ability to teach courses in Security and Intelligence Studies. Significant teaching experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly or professional achievements beyond the minimum qualifications for this rank. Ability to teach quantitative methods courses. Ability to teach effectively in online and face-to-face formats.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by June 10, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Jason Adkins the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

An Assistant Professor reports to a department chair.

Assistant Professor will teach in typical classroom and internet-based environments. Travel to a regional campus or off-site location may be required.