Political Science Faculty

George Lungu
Professor of Political Science
Co-Coordinator, Honors Program
A.A. Oakton Community College
B.A. University of Chicago
M.A. University of Chicago
Areas of Specialization: 1) international relations; 2) Middle East and Central Asia; 3) American foreign policy
lungu@oakton.edu
847.376.7136
Office: 2831, Des Plaines

Meet our part time faculty:

Terry F. Hogan
Lecturer
B.A. Roosevelt University
M.P.A. Roosevelt University
Areas of Specialization: 1) public policy; 2) race relations in politics; 3) nonprofit
thogan@oakton.edu
847.635.1435
Office: B206, Skokie

James T. Owens
Lecturer
B.A. Franklin College
M.A. University of Denver
Areas of Specialization: 1) American Government; 2) U.S. Constitution
jowens@oakton.edu

Richard Smelter
Lecturer
B.A. North Park University
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University
Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization: American Government
rsmelter@oakton.edu

 

Ribhi I. Salhi
Lecturer
B.A. University of Jordan
M.A. Roosevelt University
M.A. Northern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization: 1) Middle East and Southeast Asia politics; 2) Muslim societies and culture; 3) U.S. foreign policy
rsalhi@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: 2817, Des Plaines

Jaleh Sherbini
Lecturer
B.A. American University in Cairo
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization: 1) Middle East and North African politics (democratization in Islamic societies, women's role in Arab politics, history and culture of the Arab world); 2) international relations; 3) American government and public policy
jsherbin@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: 2817, Des Plaines

George Van Dusen
Lecturer
B.A. University of Detroit
M.A. Loyola University of Chicago
Ph.D. Loyola University of Chicago
Areas of Specialization:  American government (federal and local)
gvanduse@oakton.edu
847.635.1435
Office: B206, Skokie