Teaching

2026

International Politics in the Nuclear Age

Graduate Teaching Assistant

2025

Military Force in International Relations

Graduate Teaching Assistant

2024

American Security Policy

Graduate Teaching Assistant

2023–24

International Security

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Student feedback

From University of Virginia Student Experience of Teaching surveys for my discussion sections. Ratings are on a 1–5 scale; comments are quoted as written.

4.94/5 “Overall, the instructor was an effective teacher” International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026 · department average 4.47
5.00/5 “The instructor created an environment that respected difference and welcomed diverse perspectives” International Politics in the Nuclear Age (2026) and Military Force in International Relations (2025)
5.00/5 “I felt valued as an individual and that I belonged” and “opportunities for my active participation”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this section and how effectively Jonathan went over course concepts. He made complex concepts easily understandable and had a very laid back teaching style that made in-class discussion more inviting while still getting down to the core concepts.”
Military Force in International Relations, Fall 2025
“Jonathan made the content very easy to understand and he always challenged us to think more deeply about theory, something that was critical in writing the essays and doing the exams.”
International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026
“His passion was evident, and I felt his direct nature ensured that students were both challenged and entertained. Everyone always wanted to come to discussion.”
Military Force in International Relations, Fall 2025
“My TA was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared, and his explanations helped clarify difficult concepts and strengthen my understanding of the material.”
Military Force in International Relations, Fall 2025
“Jonathan consistently created an open and respectful environment by encouraging students to share different perspectives and interpretations of the material.”
Military Force in International Relations, Fall 2025
“Jonathan was a very welcoming TA who made sure to engage with students on their own level, building a comfortable environment in the class. He welcomed all responses and ideas with an open mind, and made sure students understood content correctly.”
International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026
“I felt like I really learned a lot in this class and it definitely increased my interest in this subject!”
International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026
“best discussion section ive ever had”
International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026
“Jonathan did a great job facilitating discussion”
International Politics in the Nuclear Age, Spring 2026