James, Timothy MacDowell

Professor

Timothy M. James joined USCB as an Assistant Professor of History in 2006. He teaches courses in World Civilizations, Modern Latin America, Cultural History, Comparative Slavery, and the History of Human Rights. His current research interests include Mexican constitutional history, Mexican liberalism, cultural and social theory, Mexican migration, and the history and theory of human rights.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Beaufort
Department
BFT Humanities
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Mexico
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (Mexico)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Spanish)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates
Interest Keywords
Mexican legal history, human rights, Mexican supreme court, amparo, judicial behavior
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
Legal History, Social Theory, World History

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
09/1999 - 08/2006 University of Chicago Ph.D. History

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
08/2006 - Present Assistant Professor of History University of South Carolina Beaufort

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2020 Award Carolina Trustee Professorship Award University of South Carolina
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