Dr. Matt Thomas

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Education

• Ph.D. Political Science, University of Alabama, 2024
• M.A. Political Science, University of Alabama, 2021
• M.S. Human Development & Leadership, Murray State University, 2016
• M.P.A., Murray State University, 2014
• B.S. Political Science, Murray State University, 2012

Courses Taught

Undergraduate

• Introduction to American Politics
• State & Local Politics
• Introduction to Public Administration
• State Governors
• American Public Policy

Graduate

• Program Evaluation
• Local Government Administration

Academic Interest

• State and Local Government
• Disasters and Politics
• Gubernatorial Politics

Student Group Advisement

Conference Presentations

• Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 3-8, 2025 (Presenter)

Other Professional Experiences

• Full Time Instructor; University of Alabama, Department of Political Science (2023-2025)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant; University of Alabama, Department of Political Science (2018-2023)
• Research Assistant; University of Alabama, Department of Political Science (Summer 2020)
• Adjunct Instructor; University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2020-2022)