Richard T. Middleton, IV

Richard T. Middleton, IV serves as Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis within the College of Arts and Sciences, and holds an Adjunct Professor of Law appointment at St. Louis University School of Law.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Missouri-Columbia
• J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law

Dr. Middleton's research examines systemic inequities through the lenses of Race Relations and Critical Race Theory, with particular focus on immigration law's impact on national identity formation in the United States and Dominican Republic. His scholarship analyzes constitutional frameworks like jus soli and their societal consequences, as demonstrated in his book Unmastering the Script which explores Haitian-Dominican identity conflicts.

His publications in journals including Rutgers Race & the Law Review and Temple Civil and Political Rights Review consistently address immigration policy innovation, citizenship doctrines, and racial justice frameworks across comparative legal contexts.

Academic recognition includes:

• Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society membership
• Theodore McMillian Scholar designation
• Dean's Scholar award

Dr. Middleton maintains active legal practice specializing in immigration law and minor criminal defense, licensed in Missouri state courts and Federal District Court (Eastern District). He volunteers with the MICA Project and Latino Outreach Project of Crisis Nursery, though no information is provided regarding graduate student supervision or research grants.