Reginald Jenkins

Reginald Jenkins is a Professor at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Labor@Wayne initiative. He concurrently serves as 2nd Deputy Fire Commissioner for the Detroit Fire Department. His academic focus centers on labor relations and public sector employment dynamics.

• Teaches advanced courses including Applied Labor Studies (ELR4500), Current/Future Trends in Collective Bargaining (ELR7700), and Public Sector Labor Relations (ELR7430/PS6340).
• Active in curriculum development across undergraduate and graduate programs in Labor and Employment Relations.

Research interests emphasize contemporary labor challenges, public sector union dynamics, and evolving workplace policies in municipal contexts. His recent course offerings reflect engagement with emerging issues in labor law and fire department labor relations.

No scientific awards or grants explicitly mentioned in available materials. Advising activity not documented here. Maintains professional connections between academic research and Detroit emergency services labor practices through his dual role.