Jim Zink

Jim Zink is an Associate Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University, specializing in political theory, American political thought, and constitutionalism. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Davis, a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, and a B.A. in Government and International Studies from the University of Notre Dame.

• Affiliations: Faculty member in Political Science department

His research focuses on foundational questions in political theory, including constitutionalism, the philosophy of John Rawls, and the intellectual history of early American political thought. Notable works explore topics like constitutional veneration, the influence of Rousseau on Rawls, and the role of self-respect in justice theory.

Recent publications analyze historical debates over constitutional interpretation, the moral psychology of political figures like James Wilson, and the intersection of natural rights theory with republican thought. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political philosophy.

• Awards: 2022 Journal of Experimental Political Science Award for Best Replication Article