Her research and teaching interests include the theory and practice of citizenship, transnational politics, the history of political thought, feminist and queer theory, and race and ethnicity in the Americas. Prior to coming to Oberlin, Professor Rodríguez taught at University of South Florida, Kenyon College, and UCLA. In 2014-2015, she is teaching "The Politics of Indigeneity" and "The Problem of Citizenship: From Aristotle to Arizona."