Curriculum Vitae For Scott A. Waller, Ph.D.
Name: Scott Waller Address: Telephone: 562.944.0351 x. 3026 13800 Biola Ave Email: [email protected] LaMirada, CA 90639
Educational Background
Ph.D., Political Science, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, 2010. M.A. in Politics, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, 2008. M.A. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, 1999. B.S. in Accounting, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 1987. (certified CPA (1989) in state of Missouri).
Teaching & Research Experience
Assistant Professor of Political Science and American Government Biola University, 2010-present
Current position involves teaching basic concepts of the American system of governance to undergraduates at this university. Responsibilities include classroom lecture, assessment of students’ performance, educational counsel, and course administration.
Senior Lecturer in Political Science and American Government Biola University, 2007-2009. Vanguard University, 2008.
Current Course Offerings Survey of American Government Church-State Relations Comparative Government Ancient Political Philosophy Modern Political Philosophy Integration Seminar: Christian Involvement in Politics Constitutional Law Political Parties and Elections Courts and Public Policy Graduate Seminar in Political Philosophy (proposed)
Research Interests Church-State Relations First Amendment Jurisprudence Evangelical Political Engagement Religious Involvement/Voice in the Public Square Nature of Judicial Power The Founding Era Evolution of Executive Power
Lecturer in Philosophy Biola University, 2002-present
Current Course Offerings Introduction to Philosophy
Current position involves philosophical instruction to undergraduates at this university. Responsibilities include classroom lecture, assessment of students’ performance, educational counsel, and course administration.
Publications
“Evangelical Strength and the Representation of Women and Gays.” (With Jennifer Merolla and Jean Schroedel). In Steven Brint and Jean Reith Schroedel, eds. Evangelicals and Democracy in America: Religion and Society. (New York: Russell Sage Foundation, 2009).
“Legal Status of the Fetus.” (With Jean Schroedel). The Chicago Companion to the Child. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2009).
Works in Progress
Book manuscript based upon doctoral dissertation on the political thought of Richard John Neuhaus
Series of articles from various chapters of doctoral dissertation on Richard John Neuhaus to be submitted. Topics to include Neuhaus on the judiciary, religious belief vs. knowledge and the Neuhausian project, and the essential Neuhaus on American political philosophy.
Conference Papers and Presentations
“Richard John Neuhaus and the Judicial Usurpation of Politics.” Paper presented at the Christians in Political Science National Conference, Gordon College, May 2012.
“Evangelical Strength and the Representation of Women and Gays.” (With Jennifer Merolla and Jean Schroedel). Paper presented at The Christian Conservative Movement and Democracy in America Conference, New York at the Russell Sage Foundation, April 27-29, 2007.
“Christianity in a Post-Modern World.” Presented at the Stand to Reason lecture series, Hermosa Beach, CA, 2003.
Media Presentations
Regular guest on “Intersection of Faith and Reason” show hosted by Frank Pastore and broadcast throughout southern California on KKLA. Topics discussed were the role of evangelicals in the American political culture, the current electoral cycle, and church- state relations.
Guest on the Stand to Reason radio show hosted by Greg Koukul and broadcast throughout Southern California and nationally on the American Family Network. The topic was the upcoming Master’s Series lecture on Christianity and the life of the mind, 2003.
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Biola University, 2010-present. Fellow, Eidos Christian Center, 2010 – present. Lecturer in Political Science, Biola University, 2007-2009. Lecturer in Political Science, Vanguard University, 2008. Lecturer in Philosophy, Biola University, 2002-present. Director of Instruction, Academic Initiative (Research Fellow), 1999- 2010. Senior Staff (Research Fellow), Christian Leadership Ministries, 1997-1999. Senior Campus Staff, Campus Crusade for Christ, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1992- 1997. Accounting Manager, Clinical Systems, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1990-1992. Senior Staff Auditor, KPMG Peat Marwick, St. Louis, MO, 1988-1990.
Professional Memberships
American Political Science Association Christians in Political Science Pi Sigma Alpha