James M. Glaser

James M. Glaser is a Professor of Political Science and currently serves as Provost and Executive Vice President at Santa Clara University. Previously, he spent 33 years at Tufts University, including a decade as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. His expertise spans American politics, political behavior, and race relations.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (1991)
• M.A., University of California, Berkeley (1985)
• B.A., Stanford University (1983)

Research Focus: Glaser investigates everyday political engagement, ideological differences, and democratic processes. His recent work, Everyday Politics (forthcoming 2025), examines how liberals and conservatives navigate daily democratic ideals. Key themes include compromise readiness, ideological asymmetries, and the role of education in shaping political attitudes.

Article Trends: His publications address federalism, partisan rigidity, voter turnout experiments, and racial dynamics in Southern politics. Recent work highlights asymmetries between conservatives and liberals in political engagement and compromise preferences.

Awards:

• V.O. Key Prize (Southern Political Science Association) for The Hand of the Past in Contemporary Southern Politics (2008) and Race, Campaign Politics, and the Realignment in the South (1998)
• Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (multiple books)
• Award-winning teacher and advisor

Teaching and Leadership: Glaser teaches courses on American politics, the South, race, and leadership. His administrative roles reflect a commitment to academic governance and institutional advancement.