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Stephen Joiner

Stephen Joiner is a fifth year graduate student at the University of Kentucky in the area of International Relations and Comparative Politics.

Stephen currently serves as the Head Teaching Assistant for the Political Science Department at UK.

During his time at UK, Stephen has solo taught PS 230 International Relations, PS 210 Comparative Politics, PS 101 American Government, and PS 372 Political Science Research methods. Each class consisted of approximately 60 students. Stephen enjoys using fun and innovative techniques in his classrooms, including running simulations of United Nations meetings, active research sessions, and designing interesting classroom and homework assignments to enhance student learning. In addition to solo teaching, Stephen also has experience as a teaching assistant, as well as an assistant for grading and assignment design.

Contact Information
joiner.stephen@uky.edu
1605 Patterson Office Tower
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Milligan College (2014)
Masters in Political Science, Univerisity of Kentucky (2017)
Research Interests
  • International Relations
  • Comparative Politics
  • Interstate Conflict
  • Alliances
  • Military Coalitions
Affiliations
  • Political Science
  • Midwest Political Science Association
  • Peace Science Society
  • Kentucky Political Science Association