Joseph Hinchliffe

Joseph Hinchliffe serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His office is located in David Kinley Hall (421 DKH), with mailing address 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801.

His educational background includes a BA magna cum laude from the University of Rochester (1983), JD from Vanderbilt University (1986), and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002). As Director of Undergraduate Studies, he advises students, collaborates with academic advisors and faculty, and participates in campus, college, and departmental committees focused on undergraduate programs, curriculum development, academic advising, and student life.

Research interests center on governance, public policymaking, and law within U.S. government and politics. His administrative leadership emphasizes undergraduate program management and curriculum development. No scientific awards or publications were listed in available materials. His advisory role involves direct student mentorship and committee work across multiple institutional levels.