Nadya Hajj

Nadya Hajj serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Peace & Justice Studies at Wellesley College, holding concurrent appointments in Jewish Studies and Middle Eastern Studies programs. Her academic portfolio includes teaching foundational courses such as Introduction to the Study of Conflict, Justice, and Peace (PEAC104) and advanced coursework in Conflict Transformation in Theory and Practice (PEAC204), where she examines interdisciplinary approaches to conflict analysis, resolution methodologies, and peacebuilding frameworks through lenses of diplomacy, social movements, and human rights.

Her scholarly work centers on transformative conflict resolution with specialized focus on Middle Eastern political dynamics, investigating how cultural contexts shape conflict trajectories and resolution pathways. Research integrates critical analysis of social justice dimensions—including economic equity, environmental justice, and intersectional identity frameworks—while exploring nonviolent strategies, religiously inspired social transformation, and institutional mechanisms for sustainable peace. This regional expertise is amplified through her cross-appointment in Middle Eastern Studies, informing context-specific applications of peace theory.

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Details regarding graduate student advising relationships and externally funded research grants remain unspecified in available materials, though her course descriptions indicate active engagement with pedagogical mentorship in conflict resolution practices.

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