Mark Denniston Email & Phone Number

Lindsborg, KS, US

Ogden, Utah, United States

I teach a variety of criminal justice classes including Legal Foundations of Criminal Justice and Contemporary Legal Issues at the Master's level, and Constitutional Rights, Laws of Evidence, Criminal Law and Courts, and State CJ Rights at the undergraduate level. I also advise students interested in attending law school.

Criminal Justice Department

Denver, Colorado

As a visiting professor in the political science department at the University of Denver I taught several sections of Constitutional Law and Introduction to American Politics among other classes. Incorporated Constitutional Convention simulations into my American Politics classes, and Supreme Court simulations in my Constitutional Law classes.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Taught classes in Current World Problems and American Political Theories during the Fall 2011 semester. Oversaw two GTAs and assisted them in preparing their first lectures for Current World Problems. In the Spring 2012 semester I taught Constitutional Law and History of Political Thought.

Taught courses on U.S. Elections, Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties, as well as Courts and Judicial Process. Arranged for guest speakers to bring real world experience to classroom discussion. Designed a Supreme Court simulation for students to apply knowledge of the Bill of Rights.

I taught courses pertaining to Campaigns and Elections, State Government and Politics, as well as American Government while pursuing my PhD in political science.

Practiced law primarily in criminal defense, domestic relations and probate areas. Responsible for prosecuting violations of city ordinances for the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Carlisle, and Pleasantville. Pursued appeals on behalf of post-conviction relief applicants and served as lead counsel for several jury trials.

Researched cases and authored memoranda synthesizing my research and the arguments from the parties’ briefs. Edited opinions drafted by Justice Larson. Screened applications for further review from decisions of the Iowa Court of Appeals.

Phd, Political Science

First Field:American politics; Second Field: political theory

Jd

Ba, Political Science, History, German

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Alpha Phi Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, Religious Life Council