STEPHEN M. ENGEL Curriculum Vitae
Politics Department Bates College 4 Andrews Road, Lewiston, Maine 04240 [email protected] – phone: (207) 786-­‐8309 – fax: (207) 786-­‐8333 APPOINTMENTS August 2011— August 2009—May 2011 June—July 2010 Assistant Professor of Politics Bates College, Lewiston, ME Affiliated Scholar American Bar Foundation, Chicago, IL Assistant Professor of Political Science Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Visiting Research Scholar in American Political Development Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, NY, NY AREAS OF INTEREST Constitutional Law and Development, American Political Development, Sexuality Politics EDUCATION Yale University 2009 Ph.D., Political Science (University Distinction) • Concentrations: American politics, contemporary theory, and comparative politics • Dissertation: ‘A Mere Party Machine?’ Judicial Authority, Party Development, and the Changing Politics of Attacking the Courts 2006 M.Phil., Political Science 2005 M.A., Political Science New York University 2001 M.A., Social Thought (Draper Program) Wesleyan University 1998 B.A., College of Social Studies, (High Honors) Engel CV 1
PUBLICATIONS Books American Politicians Confront the Court: Opposition Politics and the Changing Responses to Judicial Power. New York: Cambridge University Press. 2011. The Unfinished Revolution: Social Movement Theory and the Gay and Lesbian Movement. New York: Cambridge University Press. 2001. Reviews: The Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide [2002 (9): 46] Sexualities [2002 (5): 255] Peer-­‐Reviewed Journal Articles “Before the Countermajoritarian Difficulty: Regime Unity, Loyal Opposition, and Hostilities toward Judicial Authority in Early America,” Studies in American Political Development 23 (Fall 2009). “Political Education in/as the Practice of Freedom: A Paradoxical Defense from the Perspective of Michael Oakeshott.” Journal of the Philosophy of Education 41 (September 2007). “Organizational Identity as a Constraint on Strategic Action: A Comparative Study of Gay and Lesbian Interest Groups.” Studies in American Political Development 21 (Spring 2007). “Marketing Everyday Life: The Postmodern Commodity Aesthetic of Abercrombie & Fitch.” Advertising & Society Review 5 (October 2004). “Microcosms of Modernism: Understanding Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Urban Planning within the Dissolution of the Cartesian Project.” Journal of Graduate Liberal Studies 6 (Fall 2000). Book Chapters and Essays “Assessing Presidential Manipulations of Federal Judicial Power” in The Politics of Judicial Independence, Bruce Peabody, ed. (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010). “An APD Perspective on Sexuality Politics, or the Schizophrenic Experience of the Gay Citizen,” Sexuality & Politics Newsletter, Organized Section of the American Political Science Association. Volume 3, Issue 1 (January 2010) “History of Racial Politics in the US” in Racism, Xenophobia, and Redistribution: A Study of Multi-­‐Issue Politics in Advanced Democracies. John Roemer et. al. (Cambridge: Harvard University Press and Russell Sage, 2006). “Making a Minority: Understanding the Formation of the Gay and Lesbian Movement in the US.” Handbook of Gay and Lesbian Studies. Diane Richardson and Steven Seidman, eds. (London: Sage, 2002). Forthcoming “Frame Spillover: Media Framing and Public Opinion of a Multifaceted LGBT Rights Agenda,” Law & Social Inquiry (Forthcoming Summer 2012) Engel CV 2
Working Papers and Research-­‐In-­‐Progress Marked: Struggles between State and Citizen in the Development of American Selfhood “Sexuality and American Political Development.” A chapter for the Oxford Handbook on American Political Development, edited by Richard Vallely, Robert Lieberman, and Susanne Mettler (forthcoming 2013) Populist Originalism and the Increasing Volatility of Constitutional Politics RESEARCH GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS •
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Marquette University “Regular Research Grant” or RRG (2010-­‐11) National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant in Law and Social Science (2007-­‐2009) (SES-­‐0719031) Yale University Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2008-­‐2009) American Bar Foundation Dissertation Research Fellowship (2007-­‐2008) Yale University Doctoral Fellowship (2003-­‐2007) Yale University Center for the Study of American Politics Research Grant (2006) Yale University John F. Enders Dissertation Summer Research Grant (2006) Yale University Fund for Lesbian and Gay Studies Research Grant (2004-­‐2005) Yale University Sterling Academic Fellowship (2003-­‐05) HONORS AND AWARDS •
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Marquette University Faculty Development Award (Summer 2011) Marquette University “Outstanding Advisor” Award Nominee (2010 and 2011) “University Distinction” (highest level) awarded to Doctoral Dissertation (May 2009) New York University Violet Award for Distinction in University Administration (2003 Finalist) New York University Hirschorn Award for Excellence in Masters Thesis Writing (2001) Wesleyan University High Honors for Undergraduate Thesis in the College of Social Studies (1998) Wesleyan University Heidemann Award for Service to the University Community (1998) COURSES TAUGHT Bates College •
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American Political Institutions and Processes (Fall 2011) Constitutional Law: Balance of Powers (Fall 2011, Fall 2012) Rights and Identities in American Constitutionalism (Winter 2012) American Political Development (Winter 2012) Sexuality Movements and the Politics of Difference (Fall 2012) Senior Thesis Advisement • Israel Piedra (Bates 2012): “The Failure of Federal Education Legislation” • Timothy Forester (Bates 2012): “Anarchy, Defense, and Law: Why State Institutions Fail and How Free Market Prospers” • Monica Berube (Bates 2012): “Legislative Deferrals: Applications of Lovell’s Theory to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act” Engel CV 3
PhD Dissertation Advisement • Jeff Kosbie (Northwestern JD, PhD (Sociology)): “Queer(ing) Law: How LGBT Legal Organizations Use Law to Construct Identity” Marquette University •
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Introduction to American Politics (Spring 2011, Fall 2010 & Fall 2009) Constitutional Law (Part I): Separation of Powers, Federalism, & Rights (Fall 2010 & Fall 2009) Constitutional Law (Part II): Liberties, Rights, & Socio-­‐Legal Change (Spring 2011 & Spring 2010) Social Movements and Social Policy (Undergraduate Tutorial, Spring 2011) Comparative Judicial Politics (Undergraduate Tutorial, Fall 2010) Politics of Protest: Race, Gender, & Sexuality in Modern American Social Movements (Spring 2010) American Political Development (Graduate Tutorial, Spring 2010) Law and Society (Undergraduate Tutorial, Spring 2010) New York University •
Civic Engagement Co-­‐Curricular Initiative, Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development (Fall 2002 and Spring 2003) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED TALKS “American Politicians Confront the Courts.” April 2012: Yale Law School “The Decision Raises Questions about Custody for Gay Couples and about Marriage for Gay Couples…”: Media Framing of Lawrence v. Texas and Dynamics of Public Opinion Shifts on a Multifaceted Gay and Lesbian Rights Agenda. September 2011: American Political Science Association Annual Meeting Legal Construction of Homosexuality and Public Sentiment about Gay Rights Claims: Examining the Implications of Privacy and Equality. May 2011: Workshop on Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Legal and Political Development, Ohio University Opposition Disloyalty and Illegitimacy in American Political Development. April 2011: Midwest Political Science Assoc. Annual Meeting Calculations, Costs, and Consequences of Using the Court to Pursue Social Change: The Case of Same-­‐Sex Marriage in the United States. September 2010: Marquette University Law School On the Role of Ideas in American Constitutional Development: Crisis and Political Entrepreneurs. September 2010: American Political Science Association Annual Meeting Exploring the State of Courts and Parties: How Ideas About Opposition Affect Both Party and Judicial Development. April 2010: New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting Examining Variation in Presidential-­‐Judicial Relations—The Move to Harness Judicial Power. February 2010: Marquette University Law School Politicians Confront the Courts: A Theory of the Changing Politics of Manipulating Judicial Authority since the Founding of the United States. December 2009: Princeton University—Constitutional Law Advanced Workshop Engel CV 4
The Unknown Constitution: Under-­‐examined Aspects of the U.S. Constitution. September 2009: Marquette University Law School Bringing Sexual Orientation In: An American Political Development Approach to Sexuality Politics and Citizenship. September 2009: APSA Annual Meeting When Presidents Attack: Opposition Legitimacy and its Impact on Presidential-­‐Judicial Relations. November 2008: American Bar Foundation Opposition Legitimacy and Variation in Hostilities toward the Court During the Antebellum Era. April 2008: Wesleyan University Van Buren’s Vision: Political Party as Constitutional Commitment and the Changing Logic of Presidential Authority to Interpret the Constitution. April 2008: Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting Van Buren’s Vision: Political Party as Constitutional Commitment and the Changing Logic of Presidential Authority to Interpret the Constitution. February 2008 & December 2007: American Bar Foundation Do Words Matter? Party Platforms and Ideological Change in Republican Politics (with Julia Azari, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Marquette University) September 2007: American Political Science Association Annual Meeting Opinion Shifts Before and After Lawrence v. Texas: Initial Findings on Framing and Priming Effects. April 2007: University of Connecticut Attacking the Court: A Theory of Political Contingency and Initial Evidence from Party Platforms. April 2007: Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting Attacking the Judiciary: The Logic of a Long-­‐Standing American Tradition. April 2006: Wesleyan University Tocquevillian Bi-­‐Polarity: How He Recognized Inequality in America. February 2005: Wesleyan University Learning Beyond the Classroom: Co-­‐Curricular Leadership Development for Undergraduates at New York University. April 2003: American College Personnel Association Meeting DEPARTMENTAL, UNIVERSITY, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP Bates College • Bates College Allies and Safe Zone Program Member (2011—) Marquette University • Departmental Service o Marquette Political Science Undergraduate Studies Review Committee (2010-­‐11) o Marquette Political Science, International Law & International Relations Faculty Search Committee (Fall 2010) o Marquette Political Science Research & Publication Review Committee (Spring 2010 (tasked with developing system to better match research and teaching responsibilities) o Marquette Political Science American Politics Faculty Search Committee (Fall 2009) Engel CV 5
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University Service o Marquette University Search, Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) Visiting Chair in Humanities Search Committee (Political Science) (2009-­‐2010) (successfully nominated and helped to secure this fellowship for Professor Lisa Wedeen (University of Chicago) for 2012-­‐13) o Marquette University LGBT & Allied Faculty Group, Coordinator and Founding Member (2010-­‐11) o Marquette University Gender Resource Task Force, Member and LGBT Subcommittee Coordinator (2010-­‐2011) o Marquette University Student Affairs Advisory Committee on LGBT Concerns, Faculty Representative (2010-­‐2011) o Marquette University Diversity Advocate (2009—2011) Professional Service and Membership o Wesleyan University College of Social Studies Comprehensive Exam Examiner (2006 and 2008) o New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting Program Chair (2013) o Manuscript Reviewer
Studies in American Political Development American Political Science Review Law & Social Inquiry American Journal of Political Science American Politics Research Cambridge University Press Rowman & Littlefield Continuum
o American Political Science Association § Politics and History Section § Law and Courts Section § Sexuality and Politics Section o Law and Society Association EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2005-­‐2007 Assistant to the Editor Studies in American Political Development Yale University •
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Managed databases and coordinated blind review for the biannual scholarly journal, Studies in American Political Development under the editorship of Stephen Skowronek and Karen Orren Copy-­‐edited and proofed all accepted manuscripts Provided research assistance on article and book manuscripts for Stephen Skowronek, Professor of Political Science, Yale University December 2001-­‐August 2003 Coordinator of Student Development New York University •
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Engel CV Created undergraduate co-­‐curricular program in civic engagement featuring discussion sessions, film and speaker series, and spring break to Washington, DC Advised undergraduates in co-­‐curricular leadership skills program, which was a prerequisite to the civic engagement program Advised creation and implementation of programs for cultural theme months: Latino Heritage (November 2003), African American History (February 2002), Women’s Herstory (March 2002), and Asian-­‐Pacific-­‐American History (April 2002 and April 2003) Counseled 35 student organizations on budget management, leadership, event design, and conflict mediation Facilitated student retreats emphasizing cross-­‐cultural communication and team-­‐building through ropes courses 6
June-­‐August 2001 and June-­‐
August 2000 Resident Director Exploration Program, Yale University & Wellesley College •
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With a 16-­‐person staff, managed a summer enrichment program for 1300 HS students, working with students with learning challenges Served as primary liaison between staff and parents Managed co-­‐ed residence hall of 220 students and supervised staff of 20 residential advisors Instructed seminars on topics including advertising and identity construction, the first amendment, and AIDS in the media November 1998-­‐July 1999 Legislative & Education Policy Assistant American Association of Colleges of Nursing May 1997-­‐September 1998 New Student Orientation Coordinator Office of the Dean, Wesleyan University •
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Drafted position papers on federal education funding Created congressional information packets on education appropriations for nursing education Organized three national conferences for faculty from across the United States to discuss best practices and develop new approaches to community-­‐based nursing education •
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Developed and implemented new student orientation program including 3-­‐day service learning and 3-­‐day wilderness excursions Managed a team of 200 student volunteers to implement over 60 orientation programs over 4 days, including programs on the honor code, code of non-­‐academic conduct, sample course lectures, and on-­‐line course registration Implemented foreign language and math placement exams for 750 incoming first-­‐year students Liaison to the Dean’s Office on matters concerning improving peer education and faculty sensitivity to LGBTQ student needs REFERENCES Stephen Skowronek Pelatiah Perit Professor of Political Science Yale University 203-­‐432-­‐5272 [email protected] Bruce Ackerman Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Yale University 203-­‐432-­‐0065 [email protected] Gregory Huber Professor of Political Science Yale University 203-­‐432-­‐5731 [email protected] Robert Nelson Director of the American Bar Foundation Professor of Sociology Northwestern University 312-­‐988-­‐6532 [email protected] Giulio Gallarotti Professor of Government Wesleyan University 860-­‐539-­‐3997 [email protected]
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