Jennifer Dumas
Assistant Professor
School of Behavioral & Social Sci
STRS 109A
318-342-1512
Jennifer L Dumas, PhD Assistant Professor, Political Science
Education
Ph D
2021, Political Science
University of New Orleans
MA
2010, Political Science
University of New Orleans
BA
2008, Psychology
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Biographical Sketch
Jennifer Dumas is an Assistant Professor of Political Science. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of New Orleans in 2021, with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics. She also received a M.A. in Political Science from UNO and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Dumas has presented original research at several regional and national professional conferences, including annual meetings of the Louisiana Political Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association, and Peace Science Society (International), and she is a member of the Women in Conflict Studies (WICS) association. Dr. Dumas has taught a variety of political science courses, ranging from American Politics to Issues in Conflict and Diplomacy, and Film and Politics to Methods of Political Research.
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Website: drjenniferdumas.com
Research Interests
Research interests include civil and international conflict, particularly terrorism studies; the roles of norms and values in state-society relations; and forms of inequality, particularly gender inequality, that produce conflict.
Recent Publications
Hummel, D., Dumas, J., Dixon, N., Bharrarai, K. (2026). The Challenges of Free Speech in the College Classroom: An Assessment of Political Science Departments in the United States. PS: Political Science and Politics (Under Review).
Dumas, J., Hersey, L. (2026). Africa’s Iron Lady: Forging Peace and Prosperity in Liberia. Cases on Gender and Leadership: Paradigms, Perspectives, and Practice/Edward Elgar Publishing (Accepted).
Boyes, C., Dumas, J. (2026). Innovative Pedagogical Strategies for Enhancing Learning and Critical Thinking: Regional Approaches and Cross-border Cooperation. Education for equity and development: Regional experiences and global cooperation/United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (Under Review).
White Watson, S., Rotundo, H., Dumas, J., Jones, A., Fields, V. S. (2024). The Impact of an International Service-Learning Experience on University Students’ Community Service Attitudes. Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education.
Research Grants
Dumas, J. L. (Principal), "Course Development Grant" (Funded), Sponsored By The Israel Institute, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $10,000. (March 2023 - Present).
Awards & Honors
2024 Faculty Fellow, Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention.
May 2021 Winner, 2020-2021 Best Dissertation Award.
Courses Taught
POLS 1001INTRO TO POLITICAL SCIENCE, 9 course(s)
POLS 2001AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, 7 course(s)
POLS 2002STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 2 course(s)
POLS 3050POLITICS AND FILM, 2 course(s)
POLS 4006PARTIES, CAMPAIGNS, ELECTIONS, 2 course(s)
POLS 4013CONSTITUTIONAL LAW:GOV POWERS, 1 course(s)
POLS 4040COMPARATIVE, 1 course(s)
POLS 4041COMP GOVT & POLITICS LATIN AM, 1 course(s)
POLS 4044MIDDLE EAST POLITICS, 2 course(s)
POLS 4054CONGRESS AND PRESIDENCY, 1 course(s)
POLS 4063COMP POLITICS/RACE & ETNICITY, 1 course(s)
POLS 4095INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 1 course(s)
POLS 4099SENIOR SEMINAR, 1 course(s)
POLS 5010ANALYSIS OF POL AND ADMIN DATA, 1 course(s)
POLS 5050COMPARATIVE ADMINISTRATION, 2 course(s)
POLS 5051GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, 2 course(s)