Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY, 2003-present

Fall 2006

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics

PSC 315: Scope & Methods

PSC 394: Politics & the Arts

Summer 2006

PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: Civilization IV

Spring 2006

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics

PSC 315: Scope & Methods

PSC 410: International Political Economy

Fall 2005

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, sections 3 and 4

PSC 373: Enlightenment and Post-Enlightenment Theory

PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: The Politics of Food

Summer 2005

PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: Civilization III

CCSA:  Life in London:  Living in the European Union

Spring 2005

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, sections 5 and 6

PSC 410: International Political Economy

HNR 308: Honors Course-Politics & the Arts

Fall 2004

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, sections 5 and 6

PSC 110: History of Western Political Thought

PSC 394: Topics in Comparative Politics: Gender in Global Perspective /WMS 383: Women in World Cultures

Summer 2004

PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: The Politics of Food

Spring 2004

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, sections  3 and 5

PSC 394: Topics in Political Theory: Politics and the Arts

PSC 415: American Foreign Policy

Fall 2003

PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, sections 2 and 5

PSC 110: History of Western Political Thought

PSC 410: International Political Economy

Instructor, Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Spring 2003

Introduction to International Relations.  An introductory course taught through active learning approaches, particularly case studies.

Instructor, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Spring 2003

Gender in Global Perspective (two sections).  A multicultural and general education course exploring gender relations and issues in a comparative analysis across cultures, taught using interactive learning approaches including interactive exercises and case studies.

Instructor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Fall 2002

Introduction to World Politics.   An introductory lecture course taught through active learning approaches, particularly case studies.  Responsibilities include supervising two teaching assistants for the 120-student class.

Instructor, University of Connecticut, Fall 2002, Summer 2002, Summer 1999

Introduction to International Relations.   An introductory course taught through active learning approaches, particularly case studies.

Instructor, University of Connecticut, Spring 2002

International Political Economy.  An upper-division course utilizing a wide array of media and active learning approaches including a computer simulation (Barry Hughes’ IFs Model), interactive Internet exercises, and Pew Case Studies.  A survey of IPE from diverse conceptual and theoretical perspectives.  Honors student advisement, entailed advising him on his honors project that was a study on economic policy in the European Union.

Instructor, University of Connecticut, Summer 2000

American Foreign Policy.   An upper-division course focusing on the American foreign policy process and the themes underlying American foreign policy.  Utilized active learning approaches, particularly case studies and a role-play simulation.

Publications

• Weir, Kimberly A. 2007.  "The State Sovereignty Battle in Seattle," International Politics, (forthcoming) Vol 44(2), February. 
• Weir, Kimberly A. 2006, 2003, 2001. “The Waning State of Sovereignty,” in Taking Sides in Controversial Issues in World Politics, 10th , 11th and 12th ed.  John T. Rourke, ed.  Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw Hill Publishers.
• Brown, S.W., et al. 2003. "The GlobalEd Project: Gender Differences in a Problem-Based Learning Environment of International Negotiations," Instructional Science Vol. 31(4-5):255-276. (co-author).
• Florea, N., et al  2003. "Negotiating from Mars To Venus: Some Findings on Gender's Impact in Simulated International Negotiations," Simulation and Gaming 34(2). (co-author).
• Weir, Kimberly A. 2002.  “Women’s Experiences of Justice and Injustice in Russia,” in Civil Society and the Search for Justice in Russia.  Christopher Marsh and Nikolas Gvosdev, eds.  Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.  
• Weir, Kimberly A. 2001. Teaching and Testing from International Politics on the World Stage, 8^th ed. Instructor’s manual and testbank.
• Weir, Kimberly A. 2000. Teaching and Testing from International Politics on the World Stage, Brief Edition.   3^rd ed. Instructor’s manual and testbank.

Professional presentations

·         “Power and Politics in the Classroom: One-Session Legislative Simulations in Introductory American Government Classes,” Co-Authored with M. Baranowski for the American Political Science Association’s 2006 Annual Convention, 31 August-3 September, Philadelphia

·         "Women & Weaving:  Economic Opportunities in Thailand," paper in progress to present at International Studies Association's 2006 annual conference in San Diego, CA, March 21-25.

·         "Teaching International Relations using Civilization III." Co-authored paper (with M. Baranowski) presented at the annual meetings of the International Studies Association, Honolulu, HI, March 1-5, 2005.

·         Panel chair, "Simulating Global Processes & Problems in the Classroom," annual meetings of the International Studies Association, Honolulu, HI, March 1-5, 2005.

·         "Elephants Effecting Erosion or Rallying Reinforcement?  The Paradoxical Effect of NGO involvement in Ivory Trade on State Sovereignty."  Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Montreal, Quebec, 17-20 March, 2004.

·         "The Paradox of NGO-State Relations: The Case of Women's Political Development." Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Portland, OR, 25 February-1 March 2003.

·         “Driving Towards Transnationalism: Seattle, Sovereignty, and Civil Society.” Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, New Orleans, LA, 24-27 March 2002.

·         “Understanding Perceptions of Globalization: Evidence from the Next Generation of Policy Makers.”  Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, New Orleans, LA, 24-27 March 2002. (Boyer, M.A., et al, co-presenter).

·         “Does ‘NGO’ Spell ‘No Gender Opportunities’?  The Effects of NGOs on Women’s Political Development in Developing Countries.” Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Chicago, IL, 20-24 February 2001.

·         “Civil Society: A Re-Emerging Phenomenon?” Presentation at the annual meeting of the Northeast International Studies Association, Albany, NY, 8-11 November 2000.

·         “Exploring Democratic Trends: Women’s Experiences in Russia.” Presentation at the annual Women’s Studies Conference at the University of Connecticut, 8 April 2000.

·         “Revolution---How A Feminist Movement Emerged in Nicaragua” Presentation at the annual meeting of the Northeast International Studies Association, Philadelphia, PA, 10-13 November 1999.

·         “Women’s Political Development in Nicaragua.” Presentation at the annual Women’s Studies Conference at the University of Connecticut, 27 March 1999.

scholarly activities

·         Faculty mentor for Maria Schneider for her Honors Thesis (2005-2006) and Celebration of Student Research and Creativity presentation, 2006.

·         Faculty mentor for attendees if Global Women’s Leadership Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, for presentation at Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, 2006.

·         Global Women's Leadership Conference: Educating the Next Generation, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12-14 March, 2006, attendee.

·         Reviewer for Sage Publications, considering publication of textbook, Five Steps to Statistics: A Consumer's Guide to Inferential Decision Making, 2006.

·         Reviewer for Blackwell Publishing, considering publication of textbook, Reasoning Critically: Identifying and Evaluating Arguments, 2006.

·         Reviewer for Thompson Wadsworth Publishers, for second edition of The Global Future: A Brief Introduction to World Politics, Charles Kegley Jr, and Gregory Raymond, 2005.

·         Reviewer for Longman Publishers, considering publication of textbook, How the World Works: A Guide to Global Politics in the 21^st Century, 2005.

·         Reviewer for International Studies Perspectives, 2005.

·         Reviewer for Longman Publishers, Research and Writing in International Relations: Developing Case Based Projects, 2004.

·         Reviewer for International Studies Perspectives, 2004.

·         University Grant Writing Workshop 17-19 May 2004.

·         Multimedia Editor and Interim Managing Editor, International Studies Perspectives (ISP), a journal of the International Studies Association, January 2000-August 2002.  Also served as Interim Managing Editor for ISP during summers and breaks for regular managing editor.

·         Simulation Coordinator, GlobalEd Project, January 1999-May 2002. Project conducts computer-assisted international relations simulations for high school and middle school students throughout the United States.  Developed new simulation scenarios and supporting materials for simulations as well as maintaining on-line resources of the site for the Internet-based simulation program.

·         Workshop on Teaching International Negotiations over the Internet, St. Petersburg, Russia, 17-20 March 2002.  Coordinated and facilitated a workshop to help train Russian academics in simulation and active learning approaches to international studies education.

Works Under Review/ In progress

·         “Public and Private Tensions:  Handicraft NGOs and Women’s Development in Thailand,” under review at International Feminist Journal of Politics, a peer-reviewed publication.

·         "Simulating History to Understand the International System," Co-Authored with M. Baranowski for submission to a special history edition of Simulation & Gaming, a peer-reviewed publication.

·         "Sewing or Sex?  Labor Migration in Thailand,” prepared for submission to The Pew Foundation, a peer-reviewed publication.

·         “Power and Politics in the Classroom: One-Session Legislative Simulations in Introductory American Government Classes,” Co-Authored with M. Baranowski for the American Political Science Association’s 2006 Annual Convention, 31 August-3 September, Philadelphia

·         "The Economy of Immigrant Labor in the United Arab Emirates" paper in progress to present, proposed for the International Studies Association's 2007 annual conference, 28 February-3 March, Chicago

university/community service

·        Faculty Advisor to Xi Omega Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, 2004-present

·         Search Committee Chair (Political Science/Criminal Justice Position), 2005-2006

·         ISA Compendium member for IPE section, Spring 2006-present

·         Faculty Advisor to start Alumni Association for the department, Spring 2006-present

·         Welcome Wednesday, 8/2/06

·         University Web Redesign Task Force, Spring 2006

·         Interview with Kentucky Enquirer, 4/2/06, “Faculty, Students Share Impressions: Dubai Travelers Find Surprises as They Forge Partnerships.”

·         Interview with Inside Higher Ed, 11/28/05, “Not Just Child’s Play.”

·         Guest Speaker for Xi Omega’s LSAT/GRE Information Session, November 9, 2005

·         NKU’s Master in Public Policy Task Force Member, Fall 2005

·         In-class Black & Gold Day host during Introduction to International Politics, 10/28/05

·         Web Conference for Diversity, 10/25/05

·        Search Committee Chair (Political Science American Government Position) 2004-2005

·        Teaching Effectiveness Working Group, 2004-2005

·        Black and Gold Day, 10/16/04

·        NKU Transitions May 2004, July 2004

·        Search Committee Member (Multiple Positions) 2003-2004

·        Faculty Co-Advisor to Xi Omega Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, 2003-2004

·        Black and Gold Day, 15 November 2003

awards, honors, and fellowships

·         Northern Kentucky University, Faculty Development Award, Spring 2004

·         Northern Kentucky University, International Programs, Spring 2004

·         Northern Kentucky University, Faculty Development Award, Fall 2003

• University of Connecticut Graduate School Predoctoral Fellowship, Fall 2002-Spring 2003.
• University of Connecticut Graduate School Summer Fellowship, Summer 2002.
• University of Connecticut Fellow to the Consortium on Qualitative Research Methods, Arizona State University, January 2002.
• University of Connecticut Political Science Department Fellowship, 1999-2003.
• University of Connecticut Political Science Department Summer Fellowship, 2000, 2001, 2002.
• University of Connecticut Political Science Department Graduate Assistant, 1998-2002.
   
• Villanova University Political Science Research Assistant, 1997.
• Villanova University Graduate Student Association (President), 1997.
   
• Service Key Award, Bloomsburg University, 1995.
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1993-1995.
• Who’s Who Among American College and University Students, 1993-1994, 1994-1995.
• Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society (Vice President), 1994-1995.
• Bloomsburg University Music Scholarship, 1992-1995.

Professional affiliations

·         American Political Science Association

·         Undergraduate Education Section Member

·         International Studies Association

·         International Political Economy Section Member

·         Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section Member

·         Active Learning in International Affairs

last updated 01/04/2007