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Jobb Arnold serves as an Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution Studies at Menno Simons College (MSC), a constituent college of Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from Queen’s University and specializes in genocide studies, post-conflict cultures, and the intersection of aesthetics with community-building practices. His research spans Rwanda and Northern Ireland, emphasizing social justice, peacebuilding, and human rights. Arnold’s work explores how cultural adaptation and psychological resilience contribute to reconciliation processes in divided societies.
Education: PhD in Cultural Studies (Queen’s University). Research focuses on cross-cultural lessons from genocide-impacted communities and Indigenous rights in Canada. He teaches in Conflict Resolution, Development Studies, and Psychology, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to social justice. Arnold’s appointment strengthens CMU’s reputation in peace studies and Anabaptist values of service and reconciliation.
Research Trends: His publications analyze post-conflict governance, environmental justice, and the psychological dimensions of trauma recovery. Notable themes include the genocide-ecocide nexus, Indigenous-led populism, and cross-community reconciliation initiatives. Arnold’s work bridges academic theory with practical peacebuilding strategies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with CMU’s Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSP). Collaborates with international organizations on projects linking environmental crises to human rights frameworks. Committed to fostering student engagement in community-based research addressing social inequities.
