CHRISTOPHER KORKOR

Dynamic educator and researcher with proven success at Old Dominion University, enhancing student engagement and achieving a 40% increase in enrollment through innovative curriculum development. Proficient in data analysis using STATA and SPSS, complemented by excellent communication and mentorship skills, fostering academic excellence and collaborative learning environments.

• International Studies Association
• American Political Science Association

African Security: Local Issues and Global Connections, Abu Bakarr Bah, African Studies Quarterly, 22, 4, Ohio University Press, 12/2024

• Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships, Old Dominion University
• Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships, University of Akron
• Allan Nesta and Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship, University of Westminster
• University of Westminster Scholarship

Available upon request

• How do China's trade behavior and economic policies challenge the effectiveness and rules-based framework of the World Trade Organization?, International Studies Research Conference, Norfolk, VA, Spring 2023
• How does China's rise impact the Liberal International Order?, International Studies Research Conference, Norfolk, VA, Spring 2024

Course Design, Classroom Management, Student Mentorship, Designed and taught undergraduate courses on the introduction to international politics and regional integration at Old Dominion University., Developed syllabi and taught government courses in senior high schools in Ghana for twelve years., Advised and mentored students on course choices and career paths., Managed classroom discussions and facilitated student engagement as a teaching assistant at Old Dominion University, the University of Akron, and Senior High Schools in Ghana., Graded students' exams, quizzes, and assignments., Used Canvas to support online learning and teaching, managing courses, grades, and student submissions., Engaged students in student-centered learning, such as collaborative projects, discussions, Think-Pair-Share, presentations, and problem-solving at ODU, UA, and high schools., Developed effective pedagogical techniques in the classroom that involve inclusive learning environments, such as inquiry-based learning, interactive learning, and peer review., Quantitative, Qualitative, & Mixed-Methods Design, STATA & SPSS, Employed quantitative and qualitative methods in my graduate coursework at Old Dominion University and the University of Akron., Conducted both quantitative and qualitative research for my doctoral dissertation on the militarization of US foreign policy in Africa.