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Dr. Brian Farmer is an Instructor of Political Science at West Texas A&M University's Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, housed within the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. He joined the university in Fall 2024 after teaching at six institutions since 1991, including Texas Tech University and Amarillo College. His academic journey includes a B.A. (4.0 GPA) and Ph.D. from Texas Tech University, with additional geography coursework.
Dr. Farmer specializes in American Government, State & Local Government, and Political Theory. He has authored ten college textbooks and two articles in a Texas Government book, alongside winning the 1994 'Best Paper' award in Latin American Studies. His teaching excellence has earned multiple accolades, including Professor of the Year (2004) and recognition as an Outstanding State Employee (2009).
- Education:
- B.A. in Political Science (University of Texas Permian Basin, 1991)
- M.A. in Political Science (Texas Tech University, 1992)
- Ph.D. in Political Science (Texas Tech University, 1996)
- 24 graduate hours in Geography (Texas Tech University, 2001)
His research emphasizes practical political frameworks, blending academic rigor with real-world governance challenges. Beyond academia, Dr. Farmer is a musician and songwriter with a 46-year career performing across venues, and an athlete with table tennis championships in 1977.
