Office: 477 Strong Hall

Phone: (417) 836-5676

E-Mail: JohnHarms@MissouriState.edu

Fall '09  Office Hours:   8:00-9:00 MWF; 1:00-1:30 T; 8:00-9:30 R; or by appointment.

Sociology Program Coordinator

Dr. John B. Harms was born and raised in Wilmette, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1985 with a Ph.D in Sociology. He came to Missouri State University in 1985 and regularly teaches: SOC 309 (Work, Industry & Society); SOC 310 (Social Deviance); and SOC 325 (Introduction to Sociological Theory).

In 1997 Dr. Harms was one of the first recipients of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs teaching awards, and in 1999 received a University teaching award. In 2002 he also received a service award from the College of Humanities and Public Affairs. His research interests include social theory, mass communications, political economy, and the sociology of work. 

Dr. Harms is immediate past president of the Missouri Conference of the American Association of University Professors, serving from 2003-2007. He is also a member of the American Sociological Association and the Midwest Sociological Society.