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Professor Dr. Joseph Mensah

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Biography

Joseph Mensah is a Professor in the Global Geography Program at York University, where he has been a faculty member since 2002. He completed his PhD in Geography at the University of Alberta in 1993 under an academic scholarship and previously held a Master's from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor's in Geography and Philosophy from the University of Ghana. Mensah's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including Culture and Cultural Studies, Transnational and Return Migration, Ethno-Racial Identity Formation, and African Development. He has served in various administrative roles, including Chair of the Department of Geography and Deputy Director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Global Migrations of African Peoples. His academic work has been recognized, leading to competitive grants from agencies like SSHRC and the Gates Foundation. Mensah has published extensively, with contributions in various esteemed journals and books focusing on global migration, racism, and identity within the context of African diasporas. He is a founding member of the University of Ghana's Pan African Doctoral Academy.

Research Interests

Globalization Cultural Studies Transnational Migration Ethno-Racial Identity African Development

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Tenured faculty focusing on Global Geography and related research fields.

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Promoted due to significant contributions in teaching and research.

Program Coordinator

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Coordinated the International Development Studies program.

Awards

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Inaugural Diaspora Visiting Professor Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for York University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline

Application Checklist

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  • Sample of Written Work

Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.