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Boleslaw Z. “Bolek” Kabala – Visiting Assistant Professor

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Education

  • Yale University
    • Ph.D. in Political Science, May 23, 2016
    • M.Phil. and M.A. in Political Science, December, 2012
  • Harvard University
    • A.B. Magna Cum Laude in Social Studies, June 2003
  • Groton School
    • Prize day Speaker, June 1999
    • graduated Summa Cum Laude

Languages

  • English (native), Polish (fluent), French (semi-fluent),
  • Latin (two years of training), Greek (one year of training)

Academic Appointments & Relevant Employment

  • Assistant Professor, Colorado Christian University; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; Lakewood, CO; July 1, 2021 — Present
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University; Department of Government, Legal Studies, & Philosophy; Stephenville, TX; January 14, 2019 – Present
  • Assistant Professor, Liberty University, Helms School of Government, Lynchburg, VA; May 1, 2019 – Present Lecturer, North Carolina State University, The School of International and Public Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Raleigh, NC, Sept 3 – Dec 31, 2018
  • James Madison Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Politics, Princeton University, July 17, 2017 – August 31, 2018
  • Lecturer, North Carolina State University, The School of International and Public Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Raleigh, NC, January 2 – June 30, 2017
  • Graduate Student / Teaching Fellow, Department of Political Science, Yale University,September 1, 2005–June 30, 2016 (including 4 years of medical leave)
  • Deputy Press Secretary, Governor’s Office, Jackson, MS 2004–05

Short Political Commentaries – Community Outreach

  • A number of articles on the millennial news website Mic (Media Companyhttps://ww.mic.com. Mic annually reaches over 30 million readers. Some of my posts led to interesting online idea exchanges, which I consider part of civic engagement. The articles are, available at https://www.mic.com/profile/boleslaw-kabala-15992842

Awards and Fellowships

  • Yale University Dissertation Fellowship, 2014–2015
  • Yale University Graduate Fellowship, 2005–2006, 2011–2014
  • United States Presidential Scholar, Washington, DC, 1999
  • accepted the Presidential Scholar medal from President Bill Clinton
  • Fountainhead Essay Contest Winner ($10,000), Ayn Rand Institute,1999 World
  • Public Speaking Competition in Gaborone, Botswana, March 10–17, 1999
    • placed fourth in debating competition; sixth overall speaker

Teaching Experience

  • Colorado Christian University
  • Assistant Professor
  • GLS 322 The World Since 1945, Spring 2022 (one section)
  • POL 462 Congress and the Presidency, Spring 2022 (one section)
  • POL 207 Introduction to American Politics, Spring 2022 (two sections)
  • POL 207 Introduction to American Politics, Fall 2021 (three sections)
  • POL 381, American Political Rhetoric, Fall 2021 (one section)
  • Tarleton State University
  • Visiting Assistant Professor
  • POLS 3303 Comparative State and Local Government, Fall 2019 (one
    section)
  • GOVT 2305 Federal Government, Spring 2019 (one section)
  • GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics), Spring
    2019 (four sections); Fall 2019 (four sections)
  • Average number of students each semester: 174
  • Abilene Christian University
  • Online Lecturer
  • POLS 491 “Recent Political Theory,” Spring 2021 (1 section), 12 students
  • North Carolina State University
  • Lecturer
  • PS 201 “Introduction to American Government,” Spring 2017 (two
    sections), Fall 2018 (one section); 30+ students
  • PS 462 “Political Theory and the Theologico-Political Problem”, Fall
    2018, 9 students
  • North Carolina Wesleyan College
  • Online Lecturer
  • POL 200 “Introduction to Political Science,” Fall 2018 (one section), 2
    students
  • Yale University
  • Teaching Fellow, “Intro to Political Philosophy” (Bryan Garsten), Spring 2013
  • Taught Writing Intensive Section
    Teaching Fellow, “Moral Foundations of Politics” (Ian Shapiro), Fall 2012
  • Taught Writing Intensive Section
    Teaching Fellow, “Moral Foundations of Politics” (Ian Shapiro), Spring 2012
  • Taught Writing Intensive Section
    Teaching Fellow, “Introduction to Political Philosophy” (Steven Smith), Fall 2011
  • Taught two sections
  • Duke University
  • Guest Lecturer, Danilo Petranovich’s “Introduction to Political Philosophy,”
  • Lecture Title: Lincoln the Philosopher, April 8, 2010

Professional Associations

  • American Political Science Association (APSA)
  • National Capital-Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA)
  • Southern Political Science Association (SPSA)
  • Political Studies Association (PSA) (United Kingdom)

References

  • Steven B. Smith, Alfred Cowles Professor of Government and Philosophy Yale University 203-432-5263, Department of Political Science [email protected], Rosenkranz Hall, New Haven, CT 06511
  • Bryan Garsten, Professor of Political Science and Humanities, Yale University 203-436-3696, Department of Political Science [email protected], Rosenkranz Hall, New Haven, CT 06511
  • Karuna Mantena, Professor of Political Science, ColumbiaUniversity 212-854-3646, Department of Political Science [email protected], Room 710, Mail Code 3320, 420 W. 118th Street, New York, NY 10027
  • Professor Eric Morrow, Dean and Prof. of Pol. Sci., College of Liberal and Fine Arts, Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy 254-968-9141, Tarleton State University [email protected], 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76402
  • Professor Amy O’Dell, Department Head, Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy 254-968-9027, Tarleton State University [email protected], 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76402
  • Professor Traciel V. Reid, Interim Executive Director, North Carolina State University 919-515-5034, School of Public and International Affairs [email protected], 202 Caldwell Hall, Campus Box 8102, Raleigh, NC 27695-8102
  • Mary Keys, Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Notre Dame University 574-631-6921, 2172 Jenkins Nanovic Halls [email protected], Notre Dame, IN 46556