John T. Billington
University of Oklahoma
Department of Sociology
660 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK 73019-0390
(405) 928-1999
john.t.billington@ou.edu
http://www.johntbillington.com
Education
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (in progress)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Master of Arts in Sociology, May, 2012
Thesis: “Civil Liberties in America: A Study of American Attitudes Before and After 9/11”
Advisor: Dr. Yung-mei Tsai
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology, May, 2006
Summa Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.9, Political Science GPA: 4.0, Sociology GPA: 4.0
Teaching Experience
Instructor, University of Oklahoma
Fall 2013-Present
Instructing one three hour Introduction to Sociology course. Modified lesson plans to accommodate
smaller classrooms and generate more class discussion and interaction. Created new quizzes, exams,
and writing assignments. Tutoring students during office hours.
Teaching Assistantship, University of Oklahoma
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Tutored students and conducted reviews. Kept an online grade book, graded exams, daily quizzes, and
homework assignments. Assisted two social statistics sections per semester.
Instructor, Texas Tech University
Spring 2012
Instructed two three hour Introduction to Sociology sections. Created new lesson plans, exams, and
written assignments. Tutored students during office hours.
Graduate Part-Time Instructorship, Texas Tech University
Fall 2011
Instructed one three hour Introduction to Sociology section weekly. Created lesson plan
and syllabus. Prepared lectures, PowerPoint presentations, exams, quizzes, and written
assignments. Maintained attendance and grade records, assisted students during office
hours.
Teaching Assistantship, Texas Tech University
Fall 2006-May 2008, Fall 2011
Guest lectured, led test reviews, tutored students, graded assignments and exams,
maintained attendance and grade records. Assisted three Introduction to Sociology
sections, Technology and Society, Criminology, and Development of Sociological
Theory.
Undergraduate Student Assistantship, Texas Tech University
Fall 2004
Led two weekly discussion sections, tutored students, maintained records. Assisted with
Introduction to Chemistry.
Guest Lecturer, Texas Tech University
Fall 2007
“What is Terrorism?” presented to Introduction to Sociology
“Inequality in Education” presented to Introduction to Sociology
“Globalization: Causes and Effects” presented to Technology and Society
“Sociology of Evolution” presented to Technology and Society
Research Interests
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Terrorism
Criminology
Race and Ethnicity
Technology
Professional Presentations
2013
“The Peer Effect in Terrorist Networks: A Criminological Approach,” American Society of Criminologists,
Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. November 22nd.
“Religion and Civil Liberties: Examining American Attitudes Before and After 9/11,” Southwestern
Sociological Association, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 28th.
2012
“Islam Under Fire”, Southwestern Sociological Association, Annual Meeting, San Diego,
CA. April 4th.
2008
“Conflict Functionalism and the Terrorist Threat”, Southwestern Sociological
Association, Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. March 15th.
Honors and Fellowships
Alumni Fellowship. University of Oklahoma, Fall 2012-Spring 2016.
Graduate Student Senate Conference Grant. University of Oklahoma. Fall 2013.
Robberson Travel Grant. University of Oklahoma. Spring 2013.
Dr. Myra Minnis Scholarship for Sociology Graduate Students. Texas Tech University,
Spring 2007, Spring 2008.
Memberships
Sociology Graduate Student Board, University of Oklahoma. Co-founder and Executive Director 2014Present
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Beta of Oklahoma Chapter. Member 2012Present
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Rho of Texas Chapter. Treasurer 2006-2008,
Member 2005-2012
Lions Club International, Tech Raider Lions Club Chapter, Member 2004-2008. Vice President
2005-2006
Golden Key International Honour Society, Texas Tech Chapter, Web Master 2005-2006
References
Available upon request