Curriculum Vitae

Kimberly A. Weir, Ph.D.

 

 

Department of Political Science

Northern Kentucky University

Founders Hall 440

Nunn Drive

Highland Heights, KY 41099

Web Site: www.nku.edu/~weirk

E-mail: weirk@nku.edu

859-572-1483 Office

859-572- 6184 Fax

 

 

Education

 

Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2003

·         Political Science

·         Concentrations: International Relations, Political Theory, and Women & Gender Studies
 

M.A., Villanova University, 1998

·         Political Science
 

B.A., Bloomsburg University, 1995

·         Political Science

·         Study Abroad University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 1993

 

Teaching Experience

 

·         Associate Professor, Northern Kentucky University, 2009-present

 

·         Assistant Professor, Northern Kentucky University, 2003-2009

·         Instructor, Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Spring 2003

·         Instructor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Fall 2002

·         Instructor, University of Connecticut, 1999-2003

courses taught at northern kentucky university

·         PSC 103: Introduction to International Politics, and Honors section

·         PSC 110: History of Western Political Thought

·         PSC 315: Scope & Methods

·         PSC 373: Enlightenment and Post-Enlightenment Theory

·         PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: Using Civilization to Understand Diplomacy & Negotiation

 

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

·         PSC 394: Topics in Theory: Politics & the Arts, also offered as Honors HRN 308

·         PSC 394: Topics in International Politics: Sex in Global Society, cross-listed with WGS 383: Gender in Global Perspective

·         PSC 410: International Political Economy

·         PSC 415: American Foreign Policy

·         Center for Cooperative Study Abroad, PSC 394: Topics in Comparative: Life in London: Living in the European Union

Publications (* Denotes Peer-Reviewed Publication)

·         Baranowski, Michael, and Kimberly Weir.  Forthcoming  "Power and Politics in the Classroom: The Effect of Student Roles in Simulations,”  Journal of Political Science Education.*

●   Weir, Kimberly and Vicki Golich. 2010.  “Teaching about the Global Political Economy.” International Studies Association Compendium: Wiley-Blackwell.*

·         Weir, Kimberly and Michael Baranowski. Forthcoming in print; available online 2009.  “Simulating History to Understand the International System,” Simulation & Gaming: An International Journal of Theory, Practice and Research, Special History Issue.*

·         Weir, Kimberly.  2009.  “Public and Private Tensions: Handicraft NGOs and Women’s Development in Thailand,” Asian Journal of Women’s Studies 15(1).

·         Weir, Kimberly. 2007. “Sewing or Sex?  Labor Migration in Thailand,” Case Study 295. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.*

·         Weir, Kimberly A. 2007.  "The State Sovereignty Battle in Seattle," International Politics, 44(5): 596-622.*

·         Weir, Kimberly A. 2006. “The Waning State of Sovereignty,” in Taking Sides in Controversial Issues in World Politics, 10th, 11th, 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, 8th ed. Instructor’s manual and testbank.

·         Weir, Kimberly A. 2000. Teaching and Testing from International Politics on the World Stage, Brief Edition.   3rd ed. Instructor’s manual and testbank.

 

Works Under Review/ In progress (* Denotes Peer-Reviewed Publication)

Professional presentations

·         “Hammering Out (and In) Theories,” for the Pedagogy Playground interactive presentation, International Studies Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, March 17-20, 2010.

 

·         “Pedagogical Value of Peer-Reviewed Evaluations,” with Michael Baranowski, for American Political Science Association’s annual convention in Toronto, Canada, September 2-5, 2009.

 

·         Roundtable panel presenter for the “ALIAS Working Group,” on the case study method, 2009 Annual International Studies Association Convention in New York City, NY, February 14, 2009.

 

·         “Analyzing the Criticism of the International Monetary Fund,” with Dustin Parrett, 2009 annual International Studies Association Convention in New York City, NY, February 15-18.

 

·         Guest Speaker, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of International Food Aid,” Bread for the World, November 6, 2008.

·         “Simulating Global Energy Policy in Introductory: International Relations and American Politics Classes.” Co-Authored paper with M. Baranowski presented at the Annual International Studies Association Convention in San Francisco CA, March 26 – 29, 2008.

·         “The Economy of Immigrant Labor in the United Arab Emirates: Young Thai Women and Migration,” for International Studies Association’s 2007 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, 28 February-3 March.

 

·         “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, Philadelphia, PA, 31 August-3 September.

·         "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 2005 International Studies Association’s 2005 annual conference, Honolulu, HI, March 1-5.

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

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

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

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

·         “Understanding Perceptions of Globalization: Evidence from the Next Generation of Policy Makers.”  Presentation at the 2002 annual meeting of the International Studies Association, New Orleans, LA, 24-27 March. (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 2001 annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Chicago, IL, 20-24 February.

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

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

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

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

 

teaching activities

·         Faculty mentor for three individual presentations at the 2009 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity for Aaron Caskey, Matthew Dusing, and Leigha Phelps.

·         Faculty mentor for Stephanie Isaacs’s independent study in comparative political gender participation, Spring and Fall 2009.

·         Faculty mentor for Dominique Mix’s independent study in international relations, Spring 2009.

·         Faculty mentor for four individual presentations at the 2008 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity for Dominique Mix, Dustin Parrett, Laura Salzman, and Lara Zeibak.

·         Faculty mentor for Dustin Parrett’s independent study in international political economy, Spring 2008.

·         Faculty mentor for Vicky Earhart’s independent study in international relations, Spring 2008.

·         Faculty mentor for Dustin Parrett’s Honors Thesis (2007-2008).

·         Faculty mentor for Maria Sleder’s Honors Thesis (Spring and Fall 2007).

 

·         Faculty mentor for Ryan Battista-Pride’s independent study in international relations, Fall 2007.

·         Faculty mentor for two individual presentations at the 2007 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity for Courtney Alyse Bender and Dustin.

·         Faculty mentor for Chad Clos’ independent study in international relations, Fall 2006.

 

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

 

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

·         Faculty mentor for the Summer Undergraduate Research/Creative Fellowship (SURF) recipient Maria Schneider, Spring 2005.

 

scholarly activities

·         Reviewer for Longman, review for upcoming edition of textbook, IR: The New World of International Relations, 2010.

·         Reviewer for Oxford University Press, considering publication of textbook, Introduction to Global Politics, 2009.

·         Reviewer for International Studies Association Compendium, Feminist Theory & Gender section, Summer 2009.

·         Reviewer for Journal of Political Science Education, 2009.

·         Reviewer for the International Business Negotiation section of The Handbook of Technology Management, 2007.

·         Reviewer for International Studies Perspectives, 2007.

·         Reviewer for Blackwell Publishing, considering publication of textbook, Reasoning Critically: Identifying and Evaluating Arguments, 2007 (second review).

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

·         Reviewer for International Studies Perspectives, 2006.

·         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 21st 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.

·         Facilitated workshop on “Teaching International Negotiations over the Internet,” St. Petersburg, Russia, 17-20 March 2002. 

 

university/community service

 

·         University Curriculum Committee, department representative, 2006-present

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

 

·         Black and Gold Day, 11/14/09, Political Science representative

·         Bread for the World, guest speaker, 11/12/08

 

·         Political Science and Criminal Justice Department alumni survey with Amy Thistlethwaite, 2008-present

 

·         PSC Representative, Major/Minor Fair, 10/15/08

 

·         Black and Gold Day, 11/10/07, Political Science representative

 

·         PSC Representative, Major/Minor Fair, 10/31/07

·         Search Committee Chair (Political Science Position), 2006-2007

 

·         Black and Gold Day, 10/21/06, Political Science representative

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

 

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

·         Welcome Wednesday, 8/2/06, department representative

·         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 faculty 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, Political Science representative

·         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, 11/15/03, Political Science representative

 

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

awards, honors, and fellowships

·         Presidential Ambassador Lamplighter honoree, Spring 2009

·         Recognition as the faculty member having had the biggest impact on a student’s academic and personal development by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, by one student in each Spring 2009, Spring 2007 and Fall 2006, two students in Spring 2006, one student each in Fall 2006 and Fall 2003.

·         Northern Kentucky University, Faculty Development Award, Spring 2004

·         Northern Kentucky University, International Programs, Spring 2004

·         Northern Kentucky University, Faculty Development Award, Fall 2003

 

 

References:  Available upon request.

Last updated: 4/2/10