People - Political Science - University of Maine

The Department of Political Science at the University of Maine has a legacy of outstanding teaching, advising, research, and service that continues today. We offer courses in all major subfields of Political Science – American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Click on a professor’s faculty web profile to learn more their research and teaching interests.

Current Faculty & Staff

Robert A. Ballingall

Associate Professor of Political Science
robert.ballingall@maine.edu
207.581.1876
111 Boudreau Hall
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Mark Brewer

Professor and Department Chair
mark.brewer@maine.edu
207.581.1863
113A Boudreau Hall
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Cora Caton

Assistant Professor of Political Science & International Affairs
cora.caton@maine.edu
207.581.1871
Boudreau Hall
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Timothy Cole

Associate Professor of Political Science & Associate Dean, CLAS
tmcole@maine.edu
207.581.3844
100 Stevens Hall
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Patrick Downey

Adjunct Assistant Professor
patrick.downey@maine.edu
207.581.1871
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Robert W. Glover

Associate Professor of Political Science & Honors
robert.glover@maine.edu
207.581.1880
113B Boudreau Hall
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Deborah Grant

Administrative Specialist
dlgrant@maine.edu
207.581.1871
229 Boudreau Hall
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Michaela C. Hertkorn-Paeffgen

Adjunct Assistant Professor
mhertkorn@gmail.com
207.581.1871
231 Boudreau Hall
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Annette A. LaRocco

Dan ’63 and Betty Churchill Associate Professor in Climate Policy & International Affairs
annette.larocco@maine.edu
207.581.1871
Boudreau Hall
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