Our faculty specializes in everything from public law and Congress to the politics of China and political philosophy. Their backgrounds and areas of expertise may run the gamut, but they share one thing in common: they're outstanding teachers. At Furman, our politics and international affairs faculty understands the importance of interacting with students inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you're conducting research with us, looking for an internship, or seeking extra help on a difficult assignment, we're here to ensure your success.

Job posting: Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics

Michael L. Bressler

Professor
864.294.2992
mike.bressler@furman.edu

Teresa Nesbitt Cosby

Associate Professor
864.294.2129
teresa.cosby@furman.edu

David Fleming

Assistant Professor
864.294.2360
david.fleming@furman.edu

Cleveland R. Fraser

Professor
864.294.3185
cleve.fraser@furman.edu

Donald L. Gordon

Professor
864.294.3327
don.gordon@furman.edu

Jim Guth

William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Politics & International Affairs
864.294.3330
jim.guth@furman.edu

Angela C. Halfacre

Professor
Special Advisor to the President for Community Engagement  864.294.3655
angela.halfacre@furman.edu

Glen A. Halva-Neubauer

Dana Professor of Politics & International Affairs
Director, Mock Trial and Public Service Internship Programs
864.294.3608
glen.halva-neubauer@furman.edu

Katherine Palmer Kaup

James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics & International Affairs
864.294.3150
kate.kaup@furman.edu

Akan Malici

Professor
864.294.3576
akan.malici@furman.edu

Brent F. Nelsen

Professor
864.294.3329
brent.nelsen@furman.edu

Dorianne Norwood

Lecturer
864.294.2327
dorianne.norwood@furman.edu

Buket Oztas

Assistant Professor
864.294.2712
buket.oztas@furman.edu

Elizabeth S. Smith

Professor
Department Chair
864.294.3674
liz.smith@furman.edu

Benjamin Storey

Associate Professor
Co-director of the Tocqueville Program
864.294.3574
benjamin.storey@furman.edu

Jenna Silber Storey

Assistant Professor
Managing Director, Society of Tocqueville Fellows
864.294.2254
jenna.storey@furman.edu

Aristide Tessitore

Jane Hipp Professor in Western and American Political Thought
Co-director of the Tocqueville Program
864.294.3331
ty.tessitore@furman.edu

C. Danielle Vinson

Professor
864.294.3241
danielle.vinson@furman.edu

Brittany Arsiniega

Visiting Professor
864.294.3185
brittany.arsiniega@furman.edu

Ramon Lopez

Postdoctoral Fellow
864.294.2282
ramon.lopez@furman.edu