Multidisciplinary Homeland Security & Social Sciences Scholar

Idriss Bensassi, Ph.D.

Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Phone: 757-***-****

Email: *********@*******.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/idriss-bensassi

Academic Profile

Academic and practitioner-scholar with international and online teaching experience in history, sociology, criminal justice, and homeland security. Holds a Ph.D. in Homeland Security with a strong interdisciplinary background in social sciences. Experienced in undergraduate instruction, online learning environments, and multicultural education. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Education

Ph.D. in Homeland Security

Liberty University — February 2025

Dissertation:

Bensassi, I. (2025). *The Lived Experiences of Residents of Casablanca, Morocco, and Their Exposure to Jihad in The Belgium Consulate Bombing: A Phenomenological Study.*

M.S. in Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University — May 2019

Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience

Assistant Instructor of Sociology (Online)

Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco (2008–2011)

- Assisted in the delivery of undergraduate sociology courses in an online environment

- Facilitated discussions and supported student engagement

- Graded assignments and provided academic feedback

- Supported course design and assessment development

History Teacher

Essabti High School, Morocco (2001–2008)

- Taught secondary-level history aligned with the national curriculum

- Designed lesson plans and assessments

- Promoted critical thinking and civic literacy

- Evaluated student academic performance

Courses Taught / Courses Prepared to Teach

- Introduction to Criminal Justice

- Homeland Security Fundamentals

- Terrorism and Counterterrorism

- Introduction to Sociology

- Social Problems

- World History

- Middle Eastern and North African Studies

- Ethics in Criminal Justice

- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Areas of Teaching & Research Interest

Homeland Security; Criminal Justice; Sociology; History; Terrorism and Counterterrorism; International and Comparative Security; Cultural and Middle Eastern Studies

Online Teaching & Instructional Skills

Online & Hybrid Instruction; Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle); Curriculum Development; Student Assessment; Adult & Nontraditional Learners

Languages

Arabic (Native – Modern Standard & Regional Dialects)

French (Fluent)

English (Fluent)

Service & Community Involvement

Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach

References

Available upon request

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