Joshua Turner

I am an incoming Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Christopher Newport University, where I teach courses in public law, international relations, and political theory. I am also a member of the Pre-Law Council. My Ph.D. in Political Science from the Univeristy at Buffalo will be completed in Fall 2025. Previously I earned a Master of Arts in International Relations from American University School of International Service, a Master of Science in Education from Utica College, and an Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University at Utica College where I double majored in Government & Politics and Philosophy with a minor in History. 

My research interests are focused on the international relations subfield and where it intersects with public law and political theory. Special attention is paid to international law, American foreign policy, judicial politics and courts, global governance, and philosophy of law.

I have a passion for teaching and have taught many courses in both political science and philosophy, and across a number of subfields including International relations and law, foreign policy, comparative politics, constitutional law, judicial politics, political theory, and ethics. 

Before my academic career, I was a tennis pro and still enjoy playing regularly. I also enjoy golf, chess, soccer, basketball, cooking, and reading whenever I get the chance. I would love to learn how to ski and sail in the near(ish) future! I currently live in New York with my dog Hudson.