The Department of Political Science at The University of Utah has introduced several new faculty members and expanded its curriculum with new course opportunities for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The incoming faculty bring diverse research backgrounds in areas such as American political institutions, international organizations, and political theory.
Professor James Curry joins the department teaching courses on the legislative process and leadership within the American political context. His research focuses on the U.S. Congress and he has received awards for his doctoral dissertation in both legislative studies and American politics.
Tobias Hofmann will join as an Assistant Professor in January 2013. Previously a Visiting Fellow at the National University of Singapore, Hofmann specializes in the political economy of international institutions, including European integration and trade agreements.
Professor Sam Handlin joins the faculty with research interests in the comparative politics of developing countries, focusing on Latin America, democracy, and electoral politics. He previously served as a Visiting Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
The department is also welcoming Jill Curry as a post-doctoral fellow in January 2013. Her teaching and research involve research design, analysis, and American political institutions.
Professor Steven Johnston, the Neal A. Maxwell Chair in Political Theory, Public Policy, and Public Service, will continue his work in areas including modern and contemporary political theory and globalization. His recent publications include works regarding democratic politics and international politics.
The updated curriculum includes several new course offerings for the upcoming semesters. New courses include Leadership and US Politics, Partisanship in Congress, Special Topics: Tragedy and International Politics, and Democratic Theory and Citizenship.
