Department of Political Science
Dr. Joy Bancroft
Teaching Professor of Political Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Joy Bancroft
Joy Bancroft teaches sections of American National Government and Introduction to Comparative Politics, coordinating Alkimi's award-winning Model United Nations team. Her pedagogical work explores active-learning simulations, parliamentary debate structures, and collaborative case analysis in undergraduate classrooms. She has received multiple university awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Dr. Joy Bancroft is a member of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Active learning pedagogy
- Model United Nations
- Simulation-based teaching
- Comparative governance
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 277
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Joy Bancroft isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Joy Bancroft teaches sections of POSC 101; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Political Science.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.