Mahmood Monshipouri (born 1952) is an Iranian-born American educator, author, and scholar. He is a professor of

international relations International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such as ...

San Francisco State University San Francisco State University (commonly referred to as San Francisco State, SF State and SFSU) is a public research university in San Francisco. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers 118 different b ...

(SFSU). He has a PhD (1987) from the

University of Georgia , mottoeng = "To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.""To serve" was later added to the motto without changing the seal; the Latin motto directly translates as "To teach and to inquire into the nature of things." , establ ...

. Monshipouri previously taught at his alma mater, the University of Georgia as an instructor from 1985 to 1986; as well as taught at

Central Michigan University Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Established in 1892 as the Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute, the private normal school became a state institution and renamed Cen ...

as an adjunct assistant professor from 1988 to 1993;

Alma College Alma College is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in Alma, Michigan. It enrolls approximately 1,400 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Alma College is affiliat ...

as a professor from 1986 to 1998; and at

Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac University () is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Engineering, School of C ...

as a professor in the Department of Political Science from 1998.

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1952 births Living people San Francisco State University faculty Iranian emigrants to the United States Quinnipiac University faculty Alma College faculty Central Michigan University faculty International relations historians {{academic-stub