Jim Craig

Jim Craig is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), where he also serves as Department Chair of Sociology and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. A 25-year U.S. Army veteran with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he founded UMSL’s Veterans Studies Program and established the UMSL Student Veterans Center, contributing to the university’s recognition as "Best for Vets" and "Military Friendly."

• Education: Master of Military Arts and Sciences (History), U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (2006); Master of Public Administration (Security Policy), Harvard University (2003); Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), United States Military Academy (1993)

His research focuses on veteran support programs, military culture, and post-9/11 veteran literature, reflected in courses like Veterans in American Society and Military Sociology. He co-teaches interdisciplinary courses under the Veterans Studies and Sociology programs.

Craig contributes to the field through his role on the editorial board of the Journal of Veterans Studies and the executive board of the Veterans Studies Association. His 2015 paper Bounding Veterans Studies is foundational in establishing Veterans Studies programs nationwide.

Contact: Email craigjr@umsl.edu, Phone 314-516-6037, Office 574 Clark Hall.