Dr. Paul Gutierrez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul M. B. Gutierrez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Boston University. His research focuses on the intersections of political theory, political economy, and law, providing an analytical framework for understanding American political development. His specialization includes areas such as Political Theory, Political Economy, Law, American Political Development, American Political Theory, Settler Colonialism, Indigeneity, and Race. Currently, Paul is engaged in a project examining property in Revolutionary America and the Early Republic, exploring themes of democracy, oligarchy, inequality, inheritance, and the role of enduring institutions like corporations. Prior to his role at Boston University, he served as a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, in the School of Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Brown University, a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and research in the Department of Political Science.

Chancellor’s Fellow

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Conducted research in the School of Law.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.