Faculty
Jeffrey M. Bay
Chair, Division of Mathematics & Computer Science
Professor of Mathematics (1997)
B.A., DePauw University
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Karen S. Beale
Professor of Psychology (2006)
B.S., University of Virginia, College at Wise
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Di Bei
Assistant Professor of Writing Communications (2024)
B.S., Randolph College
M.F.A. Boise State University
M.F.A., The University of Mississippi
James Bosco
Visiting Lecturer of Hospitality & Tourism (2026)
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Robert Morris University
Ph.D Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Bernstein
Assistant Professor of Art (2024)
B.F.A, Washington University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee
Jennifer R. Brigati
Professor of Biology (2006)
B.S., Southampton College of Long Island University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Naji Bsisu
Associate Professor of Political Science (2020)
B.S., University of Dayton
M.A., University of Chicago
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Bethany Campbell
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (2025)
B.S. King University
Ph.D., Boston College
Naiara Centeno
Assistant Professor of Spanish (2022)
B.A., University of Deusto
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of the Basque Country
Sarah Beth Clinton
Professor of Finance (2018)
B.B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University
Ph.D. University of Georgia
Crystal Wright Colter
Chair, Division of Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Psychology (2000)
B.A., University of Richmond
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
David Andrew Crain
Chair, Division of Natural Sciences
Professor of Biology (1998)
B.S., Clemson University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Doug Davis
Lecturer in Chemistry (2021)
B.S., Milligan College
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Angela DeLozier
Senior Lecturer in Statistics (2014)
B.A., Maryville College
M.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Nathan Duncan
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2012)
B.S., Ph.D., Baylor University
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Leire Echevarria-Canal
Assistant Professor of Spanish (2022)
B.A., University of Deusto
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D., University of Florida
Landin Eldridge
Visiting Lecturer in Art (2025)
B.A., Davidson College
M.F.A., University of Tennessee
Cynthia Crompton Gardner
Chair, Division of Education
Professor of Education (2018)
B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Angelia Douglass Gibson
Professor of Chemistry (2005)
B.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aqualus Gordon
Associate Professor of Psychology (2022)
B.A., Wabash College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas
Savanna Gregory
Visiting Lecturer in Health and Wellness Promotion (2024)
B.S., Maryville College
M.S., University of Tennessee
Andrew Gunnoe
Associate Professor of Sociology (2015)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Michael Barron Hall
Visiting Lecturer of Art (2022)
B.A., Hanover College
M.Div., Christian Theological Seminary
M.A., University of Louisville
M.F.A., Indiana State University
Traci L. Haydu
Professor of Exercise Science (2004)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Shannon Heath
Lecturer in English (2022)
B.A., Concord University
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Raymond Scott Henson
Professor of Political Science (2006)
B.A., Gardner-Webb University
M.F.A., Queens University
M.B.A., The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Harvard University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
J. Nathan Higdon
Visiting Lecturer in Business (2025)
B.A., Maryville College
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Andrew B. Irvine
Professor of Philosophy (2007)
B.A., University of Sydney
M.T.S., S.T.M., Ph.D., Boston University
L. Gabie Kerr
Associate Professor of Management (2018)
Faculty Chair
B.A. Huntingdon College
M.A. Bowie State University
Ph.D. Northcentral University
Daniel E. Klingensmith
Professor of History (1998)
Ralph S. Collins Professor in the Humanities
A.B., Harvard University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago
Julie Konkel
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science (2023)
B.A., M.S., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Rachel Littrell
Lecturer in Writing (2026)
B.A., M.A. University of Tennessee
Nancy L. Locklin-Sofer
Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Hartwick College
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., Emory University
Sheri L. Matascik
Professor of Music (1995)
B.M., M.M., Youngstown State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Sharon Lee May
Chair, Division of Social Sciences
Professor of Economics (2006)
B.A., Wilson College
M.A., Maxwell School, Syracuse University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Sarah McDowell
Assistant Professor of Education (2024)
B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., East Central University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Annie McGhee
Assistant Professor of Sociology (2026)
B.S. Xavier University
M.A. University of Cincinnati
Heather Marie McMahon
Assistant Dean for Academic Success
Professor of Theatre (2003)
B.A., Belmont University
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., Indiana University
Gordon Medd
Visiting Lecturer in Physical Education/Health with K-12 Teacher Licensure (2026)
B.ED. University of Victoria
M.A. California State University
William J. Meyer
Professor of Philosophy & Religion (1997)
Ralph W. Beeson Professor in Religion
B.A., Northwestern University
B.D., University of Edinburgh M.A.
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Roger W. Myers
Associate Professor, Research and Instruction Librarian (1994)
B.S., M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Mark J. O’Gorman
Professor of Political Science (1997)
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Jennifer I. Oody
Chair, Division of Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies
Associate Professor of Exercise Science (2016)
B.S., Saginaw Valley State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Alesia Hicks Orren
Professor of Elementary Education (2000)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute/State University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Swarup Paudel
Visiting Lecturer of Economics (2026)
BBIS Kathmandu University
M.A. University of Nebraska
M.A. University of New Mexico
Chathuri Perera
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2023)
B.S., University of Sri Jayewardenepura
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
William M. Phillips
Chair, Division of Languages & Literature
Professor of English (2001)
B.A., University of the South
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Rachel Ponder
Director of the Wilkinson Honors Program
Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice (2022)
B.A., University of South Florida
M.C.J., Boston University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Stephanie Proctor
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (2022)
B.A., California State University
M.S., McDaniel College
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University
Angela Myatt Quick
Director of the Library
Associate Professor (2003)
B.A., Northwestern University
M.L.S., Simmons College
Robyn Rocklein
Visiting Lecturer in Music (2025)
B.A., M.M, University of Arizona
D.M.A., Arizona State University
Daniel J. Ross
Professor of Mathematics (2010)
B.S., Martin Luther College
M.S.T., Ph.D., University of Missouri
Ariane Schratter
Professor of Psychology (2000)
B.A., California State University, Sonoma
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Josef Chad Schrock
Professor of Psychology (2002)
B.A., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
Adrienne Renee Schwarte
Chair, Fine Arts Division
Professor of Art (2005)
B.A., Buena Vista University
M.F.A., University of Minnesota
Christina Seymour
Associate Professor of English (2014)
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.F.A., West Virginia University
Phillip Michael Sherman
Professor of Religion (2006)
B.A., Emory & Henry College Yale Divinity School
M.Div., Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Ph.D., Emory University
R. Eric Simpson
Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands (2015)
B.M., Stetson University
M.M., University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music
Ph.D., Florida State University
Tess Ann Simpson
Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology (2024)
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
Kavita Singh
Assistant Professor of Business (2025)
B.A., Lady Shri Ram College
M.A., National Institute of Fashion Technology
M.B.A., Indian School of Business
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Maria Siopsis
Professor of Mathematics (2002)
B.A., Drew University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jesse Gerald Smith
Associate Professor in Mathematics (2014)
B.A., Maryville College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Douglas Osher Sofer
Chair, Division of Humanities
Professor of History (2006)
B.A., Hartwick College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Scott L. Steele
Associate Professor of English Composition (2001)
B.A., Maryville College
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Katie Stephenson McCarthy
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2024)
B.S., Missouri Southern State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Jerilyn M. Swann
Associate Academic Dean
Director of Institutional Research
Professor of Biology (1999)
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
William E. Swann
Chair of the MC Core Curriculum
Professor of Music (2000)
B.M., M.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
D.A., University of Mississippi
Maria Taydem
Lecturer of Chemistry/Chemical Hygiene Officer (2026)
B.S. University of Illinois
M.A. Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D. University of North Carolina
Rebecca Broady Treadway
Professor of Accounting (2006)
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Certification in Internal Auditing Certification in Public Accounting, TN
Mary Ellen Turner
Professor of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Harding University
Ph.D., Rice University
MaryLeith Turner
Lecturer in English (2022)
B.A., M.A., University of West Georgia
David Edward Unger
Associate Professor of Biology (2012)
B.S., Eastern College
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Andy Vaught
Assistant Professor of Theatre (2022)
B.A., Kenyon College
M.F.A., University of New Orleans
Kyle Vratarich
Visiting Lecturer in History (2026)
B.S Towson University
M.A. American University
M.A. University of Tennessee
Ph.D. University of Tennessee
William Edward White Jr.
Associate Professor of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (2018)
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of North Florida
Stacey Murphy Wilner
Senior Lecturer in Music and Director of Choral Activities (2015)
B.M., Concord College
M.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tracy Wulf
Lecturer in Education (2021)
B.S., M.A., Shippensburg University
Shiyuan Xu
Assistant Professor of Physics (2023)
B.S., Changchun Normal University
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Sarah Yancey
Assistant Professor of English (2026)
B.A. University of South Carolina
M.A., Ph.D. University of Tennessee
Sarah Young
Lecturer of Education/Data Assessment Specialist (2026)
M.S. Walden University
Ed.D. University of New England