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Vince Jungkunz is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Ohio University’s College of Arts and Sciences, and is affiliated with the Center for Law, Justice & Culture. He is a Provost-awarded Transformative Faculty Member, Dean’s Outstanding Teacher, and University Professor, reflecting his excellence in teaching and scholarship.
His research spans critical and democratic theory, with a focus on race, identity, silence, and power. He has developed a groundbreaking cyclical model of identity formation titled White by Force, which explains how white supremacy is perpetuated through violence and ideology, applicable also to gendered identities like masculinity.
- Critical Race Theory
- Political Theory
- Whiteness Studies
- Democratic Theory
- Law and Society
- Politics of Silence
- Identity Formation
His recent publications in journals such as Journal of Politics, New Political Science, and Contemporary Political Theory reflect a deep engagement with racial justice, democratic participation, and structural oppression. His forthcoming book Engaging Political Theory aims to reinvigorate political theory as a transformative force in society.
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Provost-awarded Transformative Faculty Member
- Dean’s Outstanding Teacher
- University Professor
Vince has been deeply involved in teaching and curriculum development, offering courses such as Critical Race Theory, The Politics of Rights, and Politics and Film. His advising and grant work are not explicitly detailed, but his leadership in thematic initiatives such as Between Love and Hate: Race, Gender, and Sexuality indicates active programmatic and collaborative engagement. He is currently writing a five-volume project on contemporary white supremacy, signaling sustained scholarly commitment to systemic critique and change.
He is a core faculty member in the Center for Law, Justice & Culture, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship and public dialogue on pressing social issues.
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