Richard T. Ashcroft

• Taught 6-9 courses annually across American politics, political economy, political theory, and global studies.
• Designed courses and syllabi aligned with upper-division political science and interdisciplinary social science instruction.
• Developed teaching materials that connected political theory, political economy, and public law to student learning goals.
• Led classroom discussion, writing support, and analytical coaching for undergraduates in lecture and seminar settings.
• Coordinated experiential-learning activities that tied self-reflection, professional development, and applied practice together.
• Supported assessment and peer review for academic programs, strengthening course quality and instructional consistency.

• Introduction to American Politics, Winter 2022

• Classical Theories of Political Economy, Fall 2013, Spring 2015
• Introduction to Political Theory, Spring 2013 (Head GSI)
• Introduction to American Politics, Fall 2008-Fall 2012 (7 total)
• Race and Gender in American Politics, Summer 2011
• Experiential Learning: Context, Self-Reflection, and Professional Development, Summer 2013-2019

• Developed interdisciplinary courses in political science, political economy, and global studies, including lectures, readings, and assignment design.
• Created curricula for PS, PE, GS, and interdisciplinary courses, aligning topics with political theory, public law, and American politics.
• Coordinated undergraduate program review materials, synthesizing findings for the Berkeley political economy and global studies programs.
• Prepared a departmental report on political economy teaching and research, summarizing program strengths and areas for improvement.

• Developed conference themes and panel structures for talks on multiculturalism in the European Union and Britain.
• Coordinated faculty and external contributors across UC Berkeley events to keep programs aligned with academic standards.
• Prepared event materials, speaker correspondence, and session agendas for multidisciplinary audiences in political theory and law.
• Supported scholarly discussion by organizing topics around American politics, public law, and philosophy of social science.
• Maintained continuity for postponed programming by revising schedules and communications after the pandemic delay.

• Design and teach undergraduate courses in political science with clear learning objectives and assessments.
• Develop syllabi, reading lists, and assignments aligned with departmental standards and course goals.
• Lead classroom discussions that connect political theory, public law, and current debates.
• Evaluate student essays, exams, and presentations using consistent grading criteria.

• Design and update course materials that connect political theory, public law, and political economy.
• Develop reading lists, lecture plans, and assignments aligned with interdisciplinary learning goals.
• Support undergraduate academic progress through clear guidance on course expectations and workload planning.
• Coordinate classroom logistics, attendance records, and communications with students and program staff.

• Designed interdisciplinary course materials that connected political economy, American politics, and philosophy of social science.
• Developed syllabi, reading lists, and discussion prompts aligned with undergraduate learning objectives.
• Advised undergraduates on course selection, academic progress, and preparation for advanced study.
• Coordinated class logistics, deadlines, and communication across multiple sections and student groups.

• Supported curriculum development for seminars and reading groups aligned with political theory and political economy.
• Prepared course materials, schedules, and syllabi for faculty-led academic programming.
• Provided academic advising to students and visiting scholars navigating program requirements and resources.
• Tracked program timelines, meeting notes, and action items to support consistent administrative follow-through.

• Supported curriculum development and course design by organizing materials, updating outlines, and aligning content with program goals.
• Coordinated undergraduate mentoring and research methods instruction, connecting students with guidance and structured academic support.
• Handled program coordination tasks, including conference organization, editorial review, and faculty committee service.

• Drafted letters, forms, and case notes to support legal actions within the housing and homelessness department.
• Researched housing legislation and case law to inform solicitor recommendations and strengthen file preparation.
• Prepared meeting materials and tracked follow-up actions to keep active matters organized across the department.

• Supported headteacher accountability through regular review of school priorities and governing body discussions.
• Contributed to school improvement planning by evaluating objectives, challenges, and progress updates with governors.
• Participated in budget oversight conversations to align spending decisions with school needs and priorities.
• Helped review curriculum changes and classroom priorities to support balanced provision across year groups.

• Drafted wills, trusts, and related correspondence with careful attention to client instructions and legal detail.
• Coordinated case updates between clients, colleagues, and third parties to keep private client matters moving smoothly.
• Researched legal issues and summarized findings to support informed advice across active private client matters.

• Drafted correspondence and routine legal documents for review by supervising solicitors.
• Supported file management by organizing case materials and maintaining clear document versions.
• Prepared research notes on legal issues to support case strategy and internal discussions.
• Coordinated meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up actions for fee earners and support teams.

• Dissertation: Rethinking Liberal Multiculturalism: Culture, Meaning, and Pluralism
• Subfields: Contemporary Political Theory, History of Political Thought, Public Law
• Committee: Mark Bevir & Sarah Song (co-chairs), and Chris Kutz

passed with Commendation