Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and coordinates the Middle Eastern studies program.

One of the things that makes USF such a great place to go to college is that it attracts some of the best faculty in the country. Many of my colleagues left tenure-track positions–some at Ivy League universities and other prestigious institutions—in order to teach here. There are a number of reasons for this, including USF’s location, mission, diversity, and the decent faculty salaries and benefits available. The latter factor is due in large part to the efforts of our faculty union — the USF Faculty Association — and its outstanding leadership. Continue reading USF Faculty Association’s Dubious Affiliation →