John Kitch
Assistant Director for Academic Experience | Assistant Professor of Instruction
John Kitch II is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and the Assistant Director for Academic Experience 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. His writing on American foreign policy has appeared in outlets such as The Hill, The National Interest, and RealClearWorld. Before completing a PhD at Louisiana State University, Kitch earned an MA from the University of Oklahoma and a BA from Baylor University.
EDUCATION
BA in Political Science from Baylor University
MA in International Studies from University of Oklahoma
Ph.D. in Political Science from Louisiana State University
American Political Thought and Institutions, Political Theory, American Foreign Policy
Fall 2025
CIV 303J Origins of American Institutions
