Dr. Jamey Essex

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Biography

Jamey Essex is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Windsor. He received his Ph.D. in Geography from Syracuse University in 2005, following a Master’s degree in the same field in 2001 and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography History from the University of Kentucky in 1999. His research interests lie at the intersection of political geography and international political economy, with a particular focus on official development assistance and the role of state institutions in managing foreign aid. His current research examines the amalgamation of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) into Global Affairs Canada, exploring themes such as bureaucratic labor, institutional culture, and governance in the context of agriculture and food security. Essex has published extensively in academic journals and books, contributing to discussions around the geopolitics of aid effectiveness, state power, and the evolution of international development agencies. His involvement in a research cluster at the University of Windsor highlights his collaborative engagement with various fields, further enriching his academic footprint, especially in research relating to the spatial history of the Windsor-Detroit border region.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Windsor • Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Political Science.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Windsor • Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Provided instruction and contributed to academic research in political geography.

Courses

POLS 2300 Space, Place, Scale: Foundations Human Geography POLS 2490 Political Economy Agriculture Food POLS 3350 Political Geography POLS 3560 Theories International Political Economy POLS 4400 Remaking North America: Geographic Perspectives US-Canada Politics POLS 4650 Seminar Globalization POLS 8000 Scope Approaches Political Science POLS 8910 Special Topics: Spatial History Windsor-Detroit Bordelands

Requirements for University of Windsor

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field English proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.