Terry Terriff

Terry Terriff is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts, holding the Arthur J. Child Chair of American Secuirity Policy and serving as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Geology & Related, University of Calgary, 1975
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Calgary, 1986
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, King's College, 1992

Dr. Terriff's research centers on US Security Policy and International Relations, with specialized focus on organizational change within military institutions. His expertise spans US military structures (Army and Marine Corps), NATO dynamics, and American political systems, examining how security policies evolve amid institutional transformations. Current teaching includes POLI 381 (Introduction to International Relations), POLI 633/POLI 491 (US Security Policy), and POLI 477 (American Politics), reflecting his policy-oriented academic approach.

Media engagement includes a 2019 Calgary Herald analysis of President Obama's security legacy. No scientific awards or student advising details are documented, though his Research Fellow role indicates active participation in the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies' work.