John Kitch
Assistant Professor of Instruction
John Kitch II is assistant professor of instruction at the School of Civic Leadership. He studies the institutions, ideas, and traditions that form American political life. He is also a contributing fellow at Defense Priorities, and his writing on American foreign policy has appeared in outlets including The Hill, The National Interest, and RealClearWorld.
Education
BA in political science, Baylor University
MA in international studies, University of Oklahoma
PhD in political science, Louisiana State University
American Political Thought and Institutions, Political Theory, American Foreign Policy
Fall 2026
CIV 303C Foundations of American Civics
Spring 2026
CIV 301 Perennial Problems in Civic Thought
Fall 2025
CIV 303J Origins of American Institutions
