Favorite Parts of Being a Political Science Professor at Cal Lutheran
Kiku, an Assistant Professor of Political Science, most enjoys the unpredictable dynamism of teaching, stating "you never know what they're gonna come up with," and cherishes the opportunity to witness student engagement and creativity. The flexible schedule, allowing for personal appointments and student needs, also provides a fulfilling work-life balance not found in typical nine-to-five roles.
Teaching, Higher Education, Flexibility, Student Interaction, Curriculum Development
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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. Engaging with students and their unique ideas.
2. The flexibility in scheduling and ability to manage workload.
3. The problem-solving and interactive nature of teaching
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I love my students. Teaching is one of the most fun things you could possibly do because you never know what they're going to come up with. I just love to see how they interact with each other and with the material.
Oftentimes I'll give them a problem-solution kind of project so they can start to think about how they can engage with what's going on around them. Students come up with the most amazing, interesting ideas, and I just love to see how they put everything together.
I also really like the flexibility of the schedule. Yes, I have a lot of work to do in a given week, hence the need for time management, but I'm able to flex my days to address my needs.
If I really need to go to the gym, have a doctor's appointment, or if a student needs to meet me at a certain time, I have the flexibility in my schedule to make those things happen. This is a freedom you generally don't have with a stereotypical eight-to-five job.
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