Teaching and Mentoring

I have been fortunate enough to serve as the sole instructor of record for 13 international relations classes while completing my PhD at Florida State University. My teaching evaluations consistently surpassed both departmental and university averages. This led to my selection for the Department of Political Science’s 2025–2026 Graduate Teaching Award, presented to a single graduate student for outstanding achievement as an instructor of record. Beyond teaching, I am dedicated to mentorship, having served as a research mentor for six students in Florida State University’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program from 2023–2026. Recently, my commitment to mentorship has resulted in my receiving Florida State University’s 2025–2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, which is presented to a single graduate student across the social sciences, arts, and humanities for excellence in mentoring and instilling a passion for research in students.

A selection of courses I have taught can be found below. Overtime, I have honed my syllabus to prioritize student engagement, which students seem both to enjoy and find valuable beyond my classroom and into their future academic and professional work. If you would like information about my syllabus, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

Political Responses to Economic Globalization

2026 - Spring (x2), Summer 2025 - Fall (x2), Spring, Summer 2024 - Fall, Spring, Summer 2023 - Fall, Summer

This course examines the politics of international economic relations with a focus on domestic political responses to economic globalization. Drawing from the scientific literature in the field of international political economy, the course surveys the economic- and non-economic aspects of individual preferences towards international trade, investment (FDI), and migration. The course will also explore how international organizations and international treaties screen or constrain state behavior, as well as the recent backlash against globalization. Specific topics include: the winners and losers from globalization; the determinants of trade preferences; the politics of exchange rate regimes and capital controls; the politics of foreign direct investment, multinational corporations, and economic outsourcing; the effect(s) of international treaties and agreements on state behavior and economic outcomes; the politics of immigration; and contemporary responses to globalization.

Introduction to International Relations

2022 - Summer

This course is meant to acquaint students with the core concepts, processes, and issues of international relations. The course covers topics such as international and civil conflict, international political economy, including trade and international investment, the global environment, and international law and human rights.