Bio
James has been teaching at ISU since 2007. He worked for the Iowa Department of Justice for 25 years, served a term as a Story County Supervisor, and serves on the Iowa Employment Appeal Board.
Courses Taught (Past & Present)
American Government
State and Local Government
Public Policy
Environmental Politics and Policy
Campaigns and Elections
American Political Institutions
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Mass Political Behavior
Public Management
Management of Non-Profit Organizations
Introduction to International Studies
The World Regions in Global Context
Critical Thinking and Communication
Research Areas
Government and Politics
Outside the university
James (ISU, ISU) and his wife Kristin Peyton (ISU) have four children: Isaac (Iowa, Drake), Ambrose (Arizona State) Stella Maris (ISU, Drake) and Endylion (ISU, Drake)