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Dr. Andrew P. Miller
Department of Political Science
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Wilkes University
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, Purdue University, December 2004.
Primary Field: Comparative Politics.
Secondary Fields: International Relations
Political Economy
Latin American History
Committee: Judson L. Jeffries, Chair
Harry Targ
Ann Marie Clark
Ariel de la Fuente
Dissertation: Military Disengagement and Democratic Consolidation in post-Military Regimes: The case of El Salvador.
Abstract: This research addresses the question of military disengagement from politics in states emerging from prolonged cycles of military intervention in politics. The case of El Salvador is particularly interesting given the decades of repeated intervention by the Salvadoran military. These cycles of military intervention indicate that intervention in politics is seen by the military as part of their job. Long term military disengagement therefore comes from a change in the military’s self identity and orientation toward intervention in politics because the military will always have the ability to intervene due to their preponderance of force. The case study approach is used in order to discern the historic difficulties facing permanent removal of the Salvadoran military from politics and the prospects for the future. As the preponderant holder of force is society, the military will disengage from politics when external pressures elicit a voluntary withdrawal based upon the military’s perception of those external pressures and the possibility of a face-saving return to the barracks with a maximum preservation of power and prestige.
M.A. in Political Science, Illinois State University, August 1997.
Area of Specialization: Global Studies.
Thesis: Military Disengagement and the Pursuit of Peace: The 1992 Peace Accords in El Salvador.
B.A. in Political Science, Illinois College, May 1995.
Teaching Experience
Wilkes University
Visiting Assistant Professor Fall 2005-Spring 2007.
Assistant Professor Fall 2007-Present
PS 398 International Political Economy, Spring 2007.
PS 251 European Politics, Spring 2007
PS 198 Politics and Film, Intersession 2007
PS 151 Governments of the World, Fall 2006.
FYF 101 Politics through Novels and Film, Fall 2006.
FRF 101 Issues in International Politics, Fall 2005.
PS 242 International Law and Organization, Fall 2005.
PS 141 Introduction to International Politics, Spring 2006, Spring 2007.
PS 298 Latin American Politics, Spring 2006.
PS 350 Development Theory and Democratization, Spring 2006.
PS 396 Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa, Spring 2006.
PS 298 Theories of War and Peace, Summer 2006.
Butler University
Adjunct Professor, Spring 2004-Spring 2005.
PO 101 Introduction to Politics, Spring 2004, Fall 2005.
PO 371 American Political Parties and Elections, Fall 2005.
EN 102 Freshman Writing Seminar: A Study of George Orwell, Fall 2005.
PO 381 Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy, Spring 2005.
ID 103 Humanities Colloquium: A Study of Great Lives. Spring 2005.
Purdue University
Graduate Independent Instructor.
POL 130 Introduction to International Relations, Summer 2003
POL 101 Introduction to American Politics, Spring 2003
POL 223 Introduction to Environmental Policy, Spring 2001
Department Service
Coordinator, International Studies Program, Wilkes University, Fall 2005-Present.
Faculty Sponsor, Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, April 15, 2005.
Director, Butler Model United Nations Program, Fall 2004.
University Service
Faculty Sponsor, Wilkes University Undergraduate Symposium, April 13, 2007.
Wilkes University Women’s Studies Panel Discussion Moderator, Spring 2007.
Wilkes University Open House Presentation, Fall 2006.
Wilkes University Convocation Faculty Facilitator, Fall 2006.
Wilkes University Core Curriculum Review Committee, Fall 2005-Present.
Wilkes University Freshman Foundations Faculty, Fall 2005-Present.
Wilkes University Freshman Orientation leader, Fall 2005, Fall 2006
Grants
Pi Sigma Alpha. For panel discussion, “What can Political Scientists tell us about Human Rights? Wilkes University, March 22, 2007.
Community Service
Invited Lecture, King’s College, “Trends in Latin American Politics.” February 20, 2007.
Invited Lecture, Jewish Community Center, “Should the US engage Iran?” December 19, 2006.
Invited Lecture, Jewish Community Center, “Nuclear Proliferation in Iran.” December 27, 2005.
Conference Participation
Discussant, Comparative Politics: Democracy in Divided Societies. Pennsylvania Political Science Association Conference, March 30-31, 2007.
Chair/Discussant. Comparative Politics Panel. Pennsylvania Political Science Association Conference, March 31-April 2, 2006.
Chair/Discussant. Democratizing: Challenges. Midwest Political Science Association Conference, April 7-10, 2005.
Chair/Discussant. Democratization: Cultural Approaches. Midwest Political Science Association Conference, April 7-10, 2005.
“Military Intervention in Africa: The Causes of Coup d’etat.” Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference. April 3-6, 2003.
Professional Memberships
American Political Science Association
Midwest Political Science Association
Pennsylvania Political Science Association
International Studies Association
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