Government is one of the largest academic departments at William & Mary. All of our faculty members have Ph.D. degrees from leading universities and specialties in all the major subfields of political science. Every faculty member teaches introductory and required courses, as well as more specialized courses about particular aspects of the political world.
Deeply engaged in research, our faculty offers meaningful research opportunities to students through classes, independent study opportunities, and as collaborators and assistants on major projects. In the Government Department, teaching and research are fully integrated.
Government faculty also teach graduate-level courses as part of the Public Policy program.
Blouet, Brian Huby Professor of Geography & International Education Office: Chancellors 245, 757-221-3041 Links: [[bwblou, Email]] Office Hours: 3063 in School of Education Building. [[bwblou, Email]] for appointment. Research Interests: Political Geography
Cheng, T. J. Class of 1935 Professor Office: TBD Links: [[tjchen, Email]] Office Hours: Mondays 3:00 pm–4:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:00 pm–5:30 Research Interests: International Relations (Political Economy), Comparative Politics (East Asia)
Clemens, Clay Chancellor Professor of Government Office: Chancellors 365, 757-221-3027 Links: [[cmclem, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/cmclem, Webpage }} Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00–2:30 pm and Wednesdays 1:00–2:30 pm over Zoom Research Interests: Comparative Politics, Europe/Germany
Devins, Neal Sandra Day O'Connor Professor of Law and Professor of Government Office: Law School Room 254C, 757-221-3845 Links: [[nedevi, Email]] Research Interests: Civil Rights Law & Constitutional Law
Doherty, Dan Visiting Instructor Office: Chancellors 362 Links: [[djdoherty, Email]] Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am–10:45 am and 1:00 pm–1:45 pm or [[djdoherty, Email]] to schedule an appointment.
Evans, C. Lawrence Newton Family Professor of Government Office: Chancellors 236, 757-221-3030 Links: [[clevan, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/clevan, Webpage}} Office Hours: [[clevan, Email]] to make an appointment. Research Interests: Congress/Legislative Behavior
Gilmour, John Professor of Government & Public Policy Office: Chancellors 241, 757-221-3085 Links: [[jbgilm, Email]] Office Hours: [[jbgilm, Email]] to make an appointment. Research Interests: American Politics
Grewal, Sharan Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 237, 757-221-1816 Links: [[ssgrewal, Email]] and {{https://sharangrewal.com/, Webpage }} Office Hours: Mondays 1:00 pm–2:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Research Interests: Middle East Politics, Democratization, Revolutions, Religion
Hanson, Stephen Vice Provost for Academic and International Affairs, Lettie Pate Evans Professor of Government Office: Blow Hall 210, 757-221-1198 Links: [[sehanson, Email]] Research Interests: Post-Communist Politics & Comparative Politics
Harish, S.P. Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 357, 757-221-3028 Links: [[spharish, Email]] and {{https://harishsp01.github.io, Webpage}} Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 pm–2:30 pm and Thursdays 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Research Interests: Comparative Politics, South & Southeast Asia
Hart, Sophia Visiting Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 362, 757-221-7553 Links: [[schart, Email]] Office Hours: [[schart, Email]] to make an appointment. Research Interests: Comparative Politics (Asia)
Henderson, Lenneal Visiting Instructor Office: Chancellors 362 Email: [[ljhend, Email]] Office Hours: [[ljhend, Email]] to make an appointment.
Holmes, Marcus Associate Professor Office: Chancellors 367, 757-221-2575 Links: [[mholmes, Email]] and {{http://www.marcusholmes.com/, Webpage}} Office Hours: By Appointment only, [[mcholmes, Email]] to book Research Interests: International Security/Diplomacy and Political Psychology
Howard, Chris Harriman Professor of Government & Public Policy Office: Chancellors 363, 757-221-3026 Links: [[cdhowa, Email]] Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 pm–2:30 pm and Thursdays 1:00 pm–2:30 pm or [[cdhowa, email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: American Politics, Public Policy/Social Policy
Israel-Trummel, Mackenzie Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 338, 757-221-3479 Links: [[mit, Email]] and {{http://www.israeltrummel.com/, Webpage}} Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Research Interests: American Political Behavior, Politics of Identity and the Carceral State
Kaplow, Jeff Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 348, 757-221-7878 Links: [[jkaplow, Email]] and {{http://www.jkaplow.net, Webpage}} Office Hours: Via Zoom [[jkaplow, email]] to Book Research Interests: International Security, Conflict, Nuclear Proliferation
Kassem, Lina Visiting Assistant Professor of International Relations Office: Chancellors 368 Links: [[lmkassem, Email]] Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am–10:30 am and [[lmkassem, email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: Gender and Law, Islamic Feminism, Human Rights, and Middle East Politics
Lombardini, John Weingartner Associate Professor Office: Chancellors 255, 757-221-2082 Links: [[jlombardini, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/jlombardini, Webpage}} Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:00 pm–4:00pm or by appointment Research Interests: Political Theory, Ancient Greek Political Thought, Laughter & Politics, Democratic Theory
Maliniak, Dan Associate Professor On Leave: 2021–2022 Office: Chancellors 347, 757-221-2266 Links: [[dxmali, Email]] Office Hours: By appointment Research Interests: International Relations/Political Economy, Environment
Manna, Paul Isabelle and Jerome E. Hyman Distinguished University Professor, Director of Public Policy Office: Chancellors 412, 757-221-3024 Links: [[pmanna,Email]] and {{http://pmanna.people.wm.edu/,Webpage}} Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:00 pm–1:00 pm, Fridays 3:30 pm–4:30 pm, and by appointment. [[pmanna, Email]] to schedule. Research Interests: American Politics, Public Policy, K-12 Education, Applied Research Methods
Matthews, Mark Adjunct Lecturer Office: Chancellors 430 Links: [[mtmatthews, Email]] Office Hours: Schedule an appointment through [[mtmatthews, email]].
McGlennon, John Professor Office: Chancellors 366, 757-221-3034 Links: [[jjmcgl, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/jjmcgl, Webpage}} Office Hours : Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am–10:50 am and [[jjmcgl, email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: American Politics (State and Local Government)
McKinney, Claire Assistant Professor Office: Boswell 311 Links: [[cmckinney, Email]] Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:00 pm–4:00pm or [[cmckinney, email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: Political Theory, Gender & Politics
Mullen, Rani Associate Professor Office: Chancellors 234, 757-221-3033 Links: [[rdmull, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/rdmull, Webpage}} Office Hours: [[rdmull, Email]] to book an appointment. Research Interests: Comparative Politics/South Asia
Nemacheck, Christine Class of 2024 Associate Professor of Government On Leave: 2021–2022 Office: Chancellors 346, 757-221-3133 Email: [[clnema, Email]] Office Hours: By appointment Research Interests: American Politics, Judicial Politics
Oakes, Amy University Associate Professor for Teaching Excellence and Director, International Relations Program Office: Chancellors 354, 757-221-3025 Links: [[acoake, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/acoake/home, Webpage}} Office Hours: [[acoake, Email]] to schedule an appointment. {{https://cwm.zoom.us/j/96291975710, Zoom}} Research Interests: International Relations
Peterson, Sue Department Chair, Reves Professor of Government and International Relations Office: Chancellors 318A, 757-221-3036 Links: [[smpete, Email]] and {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/smpete/home, Webpage}} Office Hours: [[smpete, Email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: International Relations; International Security; Comparative Foreign Policy; Global Health
Pickering, Paula Richard S. Perles Professor of Government Office: Chancellors 343, 757-221-3038 Links: [[pmpick, Email]] and {{http://pmpick.people.wm.edu, Webpage}} Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Wednesdays 9:30 am–11:30 am, or [[pmpick, Email]] to schedule an appointment.
Poliquin, Etienne Visiting Instructor Office: Zoom only Links: [[epoliquin, Email]] Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:00 pm–5:00 pm or [[epoliquin, Email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: International Relations, International Law, Global Governance
Roessler, Philip Associate Chair, Margaret Hamilton Associate Professor of Government Office: Chancellors 334, 757-221-3045 Links: [[proessler, Email]] and {{http://philiproessler.net, Webpage}} Office Hours: Sign up via {{https://calendly.com/proessler/office-hours, Calendly}}. Research Interests: African Politics; Digital Technology; Conflict; Long-run Development
Sasser, Jackson Lecturer of Government Office: Chancellors 345, 757-221-3832 Links: [[jnsass, Email]] Office Hours: Thursdays 2:00 pm–4:00 pm (drop-by), Fridays 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Zoom), or [[jnsass, Email]] to make an appointment on Zoom.
Settle, Jaime Wakefield Term Distinguished Associate Professor of Government Office: Chancellors 361 (757) 221-2279 Links: [[jsettle, Email]] and {{http://jsettle.people.wm.edu/index.html, Webpage}} Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:30–3:45 pm
Shen-Bayh, Fiona Assistant Professor Office: Chancellors 238, 757-221-1399 Links: [[fshenbayh, Email]] and {{https://www.fionashenbayh.com/, Webpage}} Office Hours: By Appointment
Smith, Dennis Alcides Velazco Lecturer of Government Office: Chancellors 358 Office Phone: 757-221-5086 Email: [[dasmi2, Email]] Office Hours: By appointment via {{https://cwm.zoom.us/j/2710668622, Zoom}}.
Sterling, Rebekah Visiting Instructor Office: Chancellors 425, 757-221-3087 (VM only Fall 2020) Email: [[resterling, Email]] Office Hours: [[resterling, Email]] to schedule an appointment.
Stiefel, David Adjunct Lecturer Links: [[dbstiefel, Email]] Office Hours: Wednesday 4:00–5:00 pm or by appointment. Research Interests: National security, Agroterrorism, Bio-defense & Security
Stow, Simon Marshall Professor of Government and American Studies Office: Chancellors 352, 757-221-3048 Links: [[sastow, Email]] and {{https://simonstow.pages.wm.edu/, Webpage}} Office Hours: [[sastow, Email]] to schedule an appointment. Research Interests: Political Theory; Race; American Politics; Public Mourning; Politics and Literature
Tierney, Michael George & Mary Hylton Professor of International Relations; Director Global Research Institute (GRI) On Leave: 2021–2022 Office: GRI office: 427 Scotland Street, 757-221-3039 Links: [[mjtier, Email]] and {{https://mjtierney.weebly.com/, Webpage}} Office Hours: By appointment Research Interests: International Relations, International Organization, Development Policy, and Institutional Theory
van der Veen, Maurits Associate Professor Office: Chancellors 355, 757-221-3029 Links: [[amvanderveen, Email]] and {{http://www.maurits.net/index.html, Webpage}} Office Hours: By appointment only. Outside or via Zoom.
Zvobgo, Kelebogile Assistant Professor Links: [[kzvobgo, Email]] and {{https://www.zvobgo.com, Webpage}} Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:00–3:20 pm, Thursdays 2:00–3:20 pm, or Schedule at {{https://calendly.com/wm-profzvobgo, Calendly}} Research Interests: Human rights, transitional justice, international law and courts