Favorite Parts of Working in Academia as an Assistant Professor of Political Science
Kiku, an Assistant Professor of Political Science, thrives on the continuous learning inherent in the profession, stating, "I'm always learning," whether through teaching, research, or attending conferences. This constant exposure to new challenges and diverse perspectives is what Kiku finds most fulfilling about their career.
Higher Education, Research, Teaching, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning
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Kiku Huckle
Assistant Professor of Political Science
California Lutheran University
Western Washington University, 2000
MATS - George Fox Evangelical Seminary; MA - Political Science, Villanova; MA and PhD Political Science - University of Washington
Spanish & Other Languages, Political Science, American Studies
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Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
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1. The continuous learning aspect of the job; always learning and being challenged by new questions and perspectives.
2. Opportunities to learn from students with diverse viewpoints.
3. Exposure to new research and developments through conferences and interactions with other professionals in the field.
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What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I love that I can keep learning. So, I'm always learning.
Even when I'm teaching a class, I'm still learning because I'm updating the materials. I am learning from my students who have different perspectives.
I am doing research, where that is inherently learning more. I go to conferences where I see other people presenting their research on these novel questions and learning about what is going on in the world.
So, I'm always, always learning, and there's always something new. There's always a new challenge in front of me, and it's probably one of the things I absolutely love about this position.
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