TAMER BALCI UTPA, Department of History and Philosophy, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, Email: tbalci@utpa.edu, Tel: (956) 665-8785 EDUCATION Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California Ph.D. in History August 2007 Dissertation: Turkish Nationalism During the Cold War: The Turkish-Islamic Synthesis Dissertation Adviser: Lewis L. Snider Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California Master of Arts in History May 1999 Master s Thesis: 1960 Coup in Turkey: The Perceptions of Western Scholars Thesis Adviser: Nathaniel Davis Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey Graduate Study in History 1994-1995 Concentration: MODERN TURKISH HISTORY Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey Bachelor of Arts in History 1994 TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Texas-Pan American Associate Professor of History August 2013-Present Edinburg, Texas Assistant Professor of History August 2007-2013 Graduate Courses: Theories of Nationalism, Readings on the Modern Middle East History, Political and Islamic Movements in the Modern Middle East Undergraduate Courses: History of the Middle East (570-1798), History of the Modern Middle East (1798-present), History of the Ottoman Empire (1299-1922), Women in the Middle East, Civilization through Centuries I & II California State University, Fullerton Adjunct Professor of History Fullerton, California August 2005-May 2007 World Civilizations to the Sixteenth Century, World Civilizations from the Sixteenth Century to Present Fullerton College Teaching Instructor Fullerton, California Jan 2004 May 2007 Introduction to Middle East History, World Civilizations I & II, Western Civilization II, Honors Western Civilization Pitzer College, Office of International and Special Programs Teaching Assistant Claremont, California Sep Dec 2004 IIS 146: International Relations of the Middle East Citrus College Teaching Instructor Glendora, California Jan - May 2003 World Civilizations I Pitzer College, Office of International and Special Programs Teaching Assistant Claremont, California Jan May 2001 IIS 147: Special Topics in the Middle East International Relations Istanbul Kurtulus High School History Teacher Istanbul, Turkey Sep 94 - Aug 1995 History of the Ottoman Empire, Islamic cultural and political history, Modern Turkish history, European history 1
PUBLICATIONS Book and Edited Works Tamer Balcı, Guest Editor. History Studies: International Journal of History (Special Issue: Imperialism throughout History) 4: 3, October 2012. Tamer Balcı & Christopher L. Miller, Edited. Gülen Hizmet Movement: Circumspect Activism in Faith-Based Reform, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012. Book Chapters Islam and Democracy in the Thought of Nursi and Gülen pg. 61-90 in Tamer Balcı & Christopher L. Miller, ed. Gülen Hizmet Movement: Circumspect Activism in Faith-Based Reform, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012. Tamer Balcı & Christopher L. Miller, Introduction, The Gülen Hizmet Movement: A Cautionary Tale pg. 1-21 in Tamer Balcı & Christopher L. Miller, ed. Gülen Hizmet Movement: Circumspect Activism in Faith-Based Reform, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012. Christopher L. Miller & Tamer Balcı, Conclusion, Interdisciplinary Inquiry and the Gülen Gestalt pg. 233-250 in Tamer Balcı & Christopher L. Miller, ed. Gülen Hizmet Movement: Circumspect Activism in Faith-Based Reform, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012. Articles Foreword: A Glance at Imperialism Önsöz: Sömürgeciliğe Kısa Bir Bakış History Studies: International Journal of History (Special Issue: Imperialism throughout History 4: 3, October 2012) Turkish Nationalists and the Ottoman Imperial Legacy History Studies: International Journal of History (Special Issue: Imperialism throughout History 4: 3, October 2012) pg. 35-52. The Cyprus Crisis and the Southern Flank of NATO (1960-1975) International Review of Turkish Studies, 2: 3 (Fall 2012) pg. 30-54. The Rise and Fall of Nine Lights Ideology Politics, Religion and Ideology, 12: 2 (June 2011) pg. 145-160. From Nationalization of Islam to Privatization of Nationalism: Islam and Turkish National Identity History Studies: International Journal of History, 1: 1 (December 2009) pg. 82-107. Tamer Balci & Loye Ashton, A Contextual Analysis of the Supporters and Critics of the Gülen Hizmet Movement pg. 73-113 in Islam in the Age of Global Challenges: Alternative Perspectives of the Gülen Movement, Conference Proceedings, Washington D.C: Rumi Forum, 2008. Georgetown University, Rumi Forum and Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding Conference at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. November 14-15, 2008. Book Reviews Toward an Islamic Enlightenment: The Gülen Movement, by Hakan Yavuz, Middle East Policy, 20: 2 (Summer 2013): 165-172. Arabs of the Jewish Faith: Colonizing Mission in Colonial Algeria, by Joshua Schreier, Chronicle of Historical Studies, Forthcoming in Vol. 7, Spring 2013. Turkish Islam and the Secular State: the Gülen Movement by M. Hakan Yavuz and John L. Esposito, Journal of the American Oriental Society, 125: 2 (April 1, 2005): 331-33. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS SINCE 2000 First International Symposium on Balkan History Studies: Methodological Approaches Balıkesir University, Balıkesir, Turkey April 26-28, 2013 Paper Presentation: Yugoslavya da Kosova Çıkmazı-The Kosovo Conundrum in Yugoslavia Islam, Political Islam, and Islamophobia: An International Conference Indiana University-Bloomington March 29-30, 2013 Paper Presentation: Islam and Islamophobia in Texas Textbooks Abrahamic Faiths Post-9/11: Building a Peaceful Community in a Violent World Raindrop Turkish House, Tulsa, OK Sept 13, 2011 Panel Discussant: Reconciliation and Interfaith Community 2
Cold War Cultures: Transnational and Interdisciplinary Perspectives Conference University of Texas, Austin, TX Sept 30-Oct 3, 2010 Paper Presentation: The Cyprus Crisis and the Southern Flank of NATO (1960-1975) Association for the Study of Nationalities Convention Columbia University, NY April 15-17, 2010 Paper Presentation: The Rise and Fall of Nine Lights Ideology Conference: Peace through Faith-based Grassroots Organization? Exploring the Gülen Movement, March 27, 2010 Conference Organizer, Paper Presentation: Thought of Fethullah Gülen from Localism to Globalism 22 nd Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching West Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, CA March 12 13, 2010 Paper Presentation: Teaching World History Online with Evidence-Based Methodology Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding Conference Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. November 14-15, 2008 Paper co-authored by Tamer Balci and Loye Ashton. Presented by Loye Ashton, A Contextual Analysis of the Supporters and Critics of the Gülen Hizmet Movement Middle East History and Theory Conference University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, May 9 10, 2008 Paper Presentation: The Historical Philosophy of the Turkish-Islamic Synthesis Luncheon Talk Raindrop Turkish House, Houston, TX April 4, 2008 Presentation: Turkish-American Relations International Studies Association Conference San Francisco, CA March 26 29, 2008 Paper Presentation: From nationalization of Islam to Islamization of nation: Clash of Islam and secular nationalism in the Middle East Middle East Studies Association Conference San Francisco, CA November 20 23, 2004 Paper Presentation: Origins of the Turkish Islamic Synthesis Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching West Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, CA March 14 15, 2003 Panel Discussant: With or Without Tenure? The Future Faculty Talks About Teaching American Political Science Association Conference Boston, MA Aug 29 Sep 1, 2002 Paper Presentation: Influence of Turkish Islamist Groups on Turkey s Candidacy to the European Union IECIS and the World Affairs Council of ISC Student Town Meeting Riverside, CA Jan 18, 2001 Panel Discussant: U.S. Turkey Relations: In the post-cold war years, what role does Turkey play as a strategic U.S ally and regional leader? LOCAL PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES The Mayors Prayer Luncheon: The Executive Board McAllen, TX, Aug 13, 2013 Presentation: Islam: An Introduction Secularization and Moderate Islam in Contemporary Politics April 4, 2013 Interactive Panel Organizer and Presenter 3
Muslim Journeys: Bridging Cultures South Texas College, McAllen, TX April 2, 2013 Presentation: Peace and Love in the Thought of Rumi International Week: Globalizing the Campus, November 15, 2012 Organizer and Facilitator of Student Panel Discussion: The Middle East and U.S. Presentation: A Brief History of the U.S. in the Middle East A Panel on Arab Spring, April 25, 2012 Panel Chair Presentation: Islam and Democracy Annual Institute of Interfaith Dialog Dinner McAllen, TX, December 9, 2010 Main Organizer and Facilitator International Week: Achieving Global Peace, November 18, 2010 Organizer and Facilitator of Student Panel Discussion: Student Voices on World Peace FESTIBA Panel Chair and Presenter, March 23, 2010 Panel Chair: Revolutions in the Middle East Presentation: Turkish Revolution and the Third World Annual Institute of Interfaith Dialog Dinner, November 20, 2009 Main Organizer and Facilitator International Week: Global Health and Welfare, November 18, 2009 Co-Organizer of Student-Faculty Panel: Comparative Study of International Health Care: France, Italy, and Turkey Presentation: Health Care System in Turkey FESTIBA Panel Chair and Presenter, March 23, 2009 Panel Chair: From Silk Road to Energy Corridor: Power Struggle in the Caucasus Presentation: The Ottoman and the Turkish Policies on the Caucasus International Week: Championing Human Rights, November 18, 2008 Presentation: Human Rights in Turkey: Islam, Kurdish Separatism and the EU Annual Institute of Interfaith Dialog Dinner McAllen, TX, October 23, 2008 Main Organizer and Facilitator FESTIBA Panel Chair and Presenter March 24, 2008 Panel Chair: Perspectives of War in Iraq Presentation: The Origins of Iraq War AWARDS AND HONORS SINCE 2000 COLT, Center for Online Learning, Teaching and Technology 2013-2014 Online Exemplary Course Program Undergraduate Research Initiative Grant 2012-2013 US-Turkey Relations after WWI: Beginning of Diplomatic Relations and Obstacles 4
Faculty Research Center 2010 Summer Research Grant Institute of Interfaith Dialog, Grant for Conference Organization Houston, TX 2009-2010 COLT, Center for Online Learning, Teaching and Technology 2009-2010 Second Life Challenge Fellowship Phi Beta Kappa Dissertation Award 2003-2004 Claremont, CA Professional Teaching & Training Program Fellowship 2003-2004 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA PTTP is a two-semester long advance version of the PFF. An advance course portfolio preparation and a teaching assistantship position are included in this program. Claremont Graduate University Fellowship 2003 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship 2002-2003 Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA PFF aims to prepare advanced graduate students for teaching. Different teaching methods and techniques, basic course portfolio designs are some main subjects covered in this two-semester long program. American Political Science Association Conference Travel Award 2002 Boston, MA Claremont Graduate University Travel Award 2002 Claremont, CA European Union Center of California Research Scholarship 2001 Research Project in Turkey & Germany: Influence of Turkish Islamist Groups on Turkey s Candidacy to the European Union Claremont, CA Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship for Graduate Studies in the U.S Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA 1995-2002 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Gülen Institute, University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work, Academic Advisory Board Member, 2010- present History Studies: International Journal of History, Associate Editor and USA representative, 2012; Editorial Board Member, 2011-present; Referee, 2010-present Politics, Religion and Ideology, Referee, 2012 Güney Doğu Avrupa Araştırmaları Dergisi, Journal of South Eastern European Studies, Referee, 2010-present Avrasya İncelemeleri Dergisi (AVID), Journal of Eurasian Studies, Referee, 2013-present Member, UTPA Faculty Senate, August 2013-present INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Faculty Advisor, Phi Kappa Theta, Tau Mu Chapter, 2013-present Chair, History and Philosophy Dept., Policy Committee, 2012 Member, History and Philosophy Dept., Policy Committee, 2011-present Member, UTPA, Faculty Research Council, 2012-present Member, UTPA, Academic Computing Council, 2008-2011 Chair, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Personnel and Recruitment Committee, 2010-11 5
Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Personnel and Recruitment Committee, 2008-11 Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2007-present Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2007-08 Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Asian/Asian-American history faculty search committee 2007-08 Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Ancient History and Classical Studies search committee 2007-08 Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., East Asia/South Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa history faculty search committee 2008-09 Member, UTPA, History and Philosophy Dept., Lecturer search committee 2008-09 CERTIFICATES: CERTIFICATES & OTHER SKILLS UTPA, COLT, Teaching Online in Higher Education (Second Life): Certificate of Completion, 2010 UTPA, COLT, Teaching Online in Higher Education (Blackboard): Certificate of Completion, 2009 UTPA, Preventing and Responding to Disruptive Students in and out of the Classroom, 2009 UTPA, Office of International Programs: Certificate of Appreciation, 2008, 2009, 2010 UTPA, Cooperative Learning Workshop: Certificate of Completion, 2008 ETUDES-NG: Certification of Completion for Teaching Online Courses, 2006 Claremont Graduate University, Professional Teaching and Training Program: Certificate of Completion, 2003-2004 Claremont Graduate University, Preparing Future Faculty Fellows: Certificate of Completion, 2002-2003 International Place of the Claremont Colleges: Certificate of Appreciation, 2001 LANGUAGES: Turkish (native), Arabic (reading), German (reading) Ottoman, the written language of the Ottoman bureaucracy, based on Arabic scripts (reading) COMPUTER SKILLS: Blackboard, Second Life Program, ETUDES-NG, and basic web page design RECOMMENDATIONS: Available upon request. 6