Teaching
I proceed in the classroom with three goals that reflect my teaching philosophy. My first and most fundamental goal is to foster in every student a lasting political question, paired with plausible avenues of inquiry. The second objective is to cultivate critical thinking grounded in empathetic understanding of different perspectives across a broad spectrum of arguments. Third, I aim to empower students to form and communicate informed opinions. Together, these principles prepare students with diverse interests and career paths to apply curiosity, disciplined analysis, and a responsible public voice in various contexts.
Columbia University
Psychology of International Relations (ISDI7615IA): Fall 2026.
If international politics is governed by states as rational as our traditional theories assume, why does it appear so unpredictable in practice? Starting from the premise that international politics is ultimately shaped by human beings, this course explores psychological approaches to international relations, asking how a deeper understanding of the workings of the human mind can enrich our explanations of international conflict, cooperation, war, and peace.
Contemporary Civilization I (COCI1101CC): Fall 2026.
A study, in their historical context, of major contributions to the intellectual traditions that underpin contemporary civilization, with emphasis on the history of political, social, and philosophical thought. Through close reading and sustained discussion of foundational texts, students learn to engage a broad spectrum of arguments and to form and communicate their own informed positions.
The Ohio State University
Instructor of Record
Political Manipulation (POLITSC 3905): Fall 2022 – Spring 2026.
How do political actors manipulate the rules and the availability of information to shift political outcomes in their favor? To address this question, students learn various theories ranging from political science, psychology, and communication studies. Students will engage with cases of political influence in subjects such as international conflict, foreign policy decision-making, voting and elections, race and ethnicity, public opinion, and campaigning. Students learn to criticize, evaluate, and create attempts at political persuasion.
Teaching Assistant
- International Security and Causes of War (with Randall Schweller), Spring 2022
- Theories of International Relations (with Randall Schweller), Spring 2021 / Fall 2021
- Security Policy (with Randall Schweller), Fall 2020
Korea University
Teaching Assistant
- Identity Politics (with Nam-Kook Kim), Spring 2018
- Law and Political Thought (with Nam-Kook Kim), Fall 2018