Department of Political Science
Dr. Omar Farouk
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Omar Farouk
Omar Farouk teaches International Relations, Political Theory, and Political Science Research Methods. His research studies international institutions and the politics of refugee policy. He mentors students on survey research and senior research papers.
Dr. Omar Farouk is a member of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- International relations
- Political theory
- Research methods
- Migration and refugee policy
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 266
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Thursday, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 266 - Friday, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSC 105 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| POSC 210 | International Relations | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| POSC 220 | Political Theory: Ancient to Modern | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| POSC 250 | Political Science Research Methods | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| POSC 315 | Technology Policy, Cyberlaw, and Surveillance | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
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.