Faculty | Jacksonville State University Catalogs

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Ahmed, Rashad (2020)
Associate Professor
B.Ed., Taiz University
M.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D., The University of Memphis

Akpan, Joseph (2011)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Lane College
M.A., Drake University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Alam, Mohammed Gaus (2006)
Associate Professor
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Alhammouri, Ahmad (2018)
Associate Department Head, Teacher Education
Associate Professor
B.S., Al Hussein Bin Talal University
M.S.E., University of Jordan
Ph.D., Ohio University

Alikaj, Albi (2019)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Southern Arkansas University
M.B.A., Southern Arkansas University
Ph.D., Texas A&M International University

Alvidrez, Michael R. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S.E., Arizona State University
M.S.E., New Mexico State University
Ph.D., New Mexico State University

Anderson, William Chad (2014)
Professor
B.F.A., Mississippi State University
M.F.A., Mississippi State University

Arin, Sadik (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., Turkish National Police Academy
LL.B., Marmara University
M.Sc., Ankara University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

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Balilaj, Arjola (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Middle East Technical University
M.A., Sabanci University
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

Baptiste, Ren e L. (2005)
Department Head, Music
Professor
B.M., William Carey College
M.M., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Florida

Barnes, Ashlie (2024)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N.-AGACNP, Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Barnes, Jimmy H. (2007)
Associate Professor
B.S., Berry College
M.Ed., University of West Georgia
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., Nova University

Barnett, Timothy J. (2003)
Professor
Th.B., Christian International College
M.P.A., Boise State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Barnett-Ellis, Paula (2000)
Health/Sciences, Librarian
Professor
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.M.C., University of South Carolina
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Barrow, Laura (2012)
Associate Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Mercer University

Bavonese, Janet L. (2011)
Associate Vice Provost for Academic, Athletic, and Career Advising, Student Success Center
Associate Professor
B.A., St. Thomas University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama

Bayles, Makenzie (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Beeman, Shellie (2021)
Professor
B.M., Bob Jones University
M.M., Bob Jones University
D.A., Ball State University

Beezley, Paul R. (2004)
Department Head, History and Foreign Languages
Associate Professor
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.S., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Bekhouche, Noureddine (2000)
Professor
B.S., University of Annaba
M.S., Polytechnic University of New York
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Benson, Jeremy L. (2011)
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.M., Florida State University
D.M.A., Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Billingsley, Khadeidra (2022)
Director, Writing Center
Assistant Professor
B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.A., DePaul University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Bishop, Wesley R. (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., Purdue University

Blades, Randal W. (2006)
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Bodiford, Kenneth G. (1994)
Director, Bands
Associate Professor
B.M., Jacksonville State University
M.M., East Carolina University
D.M.A., The University of Alabama

Boozer, Benjamin (2011)
The Colonel Clarence William Daugette, Jr. Endowed Professor
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A, Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Boswell, Allison (2020)
Electronic Resources/Documents, Librarian
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Missouri at Saint Louis
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Boynton, Michael (2013)
Professor
B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland
M.F.A., New York University
M.F.A., Wayne University
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Brown, Grover III (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Burgett, Jennifer Savage (2020)
Clinical Education Coordinator, MAT
Assistant Professor
B.S., Western Carolina University
M.S., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Burns, Michael (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., Dickinson College
M.Sc., University of Alberta
Ph.D., University of Alberta

Burns, Sarah E. (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College
M.M., Capital University
D.M.A., Shenandoah University

Buttram, III, H. Dean (2010)
Department Head, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama

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Calhoun, Christie F. (2013)
Director, Center for Evaluation, Research, and Innovation
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama

Carter, Michael Shawn (1998)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University

Case, Janice (2001)
Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences
Distinguished Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Chandler, Yolanda (2017)
Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Northeast Alabama Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Chenoweth, Michael Sean (2019)
Professor
B.A., University of Miami
M.A., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Clark, Christopher (2019)
Program Director, MAT
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.A., Furman University
Ed.D., University of St. Augustine

Clark, Doug (2005)
Professor
B.F.A., Radford University
M.F.A., Central Washington University

Clayton, Ronnie J. (2000)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Cleveland, Jason (2018)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Collum, Taleah (2006)
Professor
B.S., Florida State University
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Connor, Cynthia (2012)
Professor
B.S., Mercer University
M.A., Teachers College
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Conover, Carolyn (2020)
Associate Professor
B.A., St. Mary of the Woods College
M.A., Indiana State University
M.F.A., Michigan State University

Cook, Llewellyn D. (1999)
Professor
B.A., Texas A & M University
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Cunningham, Brent J. (1999)
Dean, College of Business and Industry
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

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Davis, Randall C. (1991)
Professor
B.A., Marietta College
M.A., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Dempsey, David W. (2000)
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Deshotels, Tina H. (2005)
Department Head, Sociology and Political Science
Professor
B.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Dodd, Jeffrey J. (1996)
Professor
B.S., University of Maryland
M.S., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Duckett, Melissa (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Dunbar, Sarah (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.M., University of North Texas
M.M., University of North Texas
D.M.A., University of North Texas

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Ellis, Sarah (2020)
Associate Professor
B.F.A., The University of Akron
M.F.A., University of North Texas

Ellis, Taylor (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.S.W., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

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Frank, Jennifer (2004)
Associate Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Franklin, Amy P. (2001)
Associate Professor
B.S., Troy State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Frazier, Jeannie (2012)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Freeland, Wendy (2003)
Distinguished Professor
B.M., Florida Atlantic University
M.M., University of South Carolina
D.M.A., University of South Carolina

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Gamess, Eric (2017)
Professor
B.S., National Institute of Applied Sciences
M.S., National Institute of Applied Sciences
Ph.D., Central University of Venezuela

Gardner, Teresa (2005)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Gharehchahi, Saeideh (2020)
Associate Professor
B.S., Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran
M.S., Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran
Ph.D., Texas State University

Ghosh, Arup Kumar (2019)
Associate Professor
B.S., West Bengal University of Technology
M.S., University of Central Florida
Ph.D., University of Central Florida

Gilbert, Allen W. (2011)
Program Coordinator, UG SMR
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy

Godbey, Jessie (1998)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Michigan
M.S., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Auburn University

Graham, John-Bauer (2001)
Dean, Library Services
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Gramling, Serena (2011)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Mercer University

Gray, Larry (2004)
Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Gross, Benjamin I. (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Gross, Jennifer (2001)
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.A., University of Richmond
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Guler, Nilufer (2024)
Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Associate Professor
B.A., Middle East Technical University
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Gulledge, Elizabeth D. (2006)
Associate Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness
Chief Nursing Administrator and Department Head, Nursing
Professor
A.D.N., Southern Union State Community College
B.A., Auburn University
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Hamissou, Mijitaba (2001)
Professor
B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Hammack, Russell (2015)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.D., The University of Alabama

Hankins, William (2017)
Professor
B.A., Auburn University
B.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Harvey, Gordon E. (2008)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Auburn University
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., Auburn University

Hathaway, Paul L. (2008)
Associate Professor
B.A., Idaho State University
M.P.A., Idaho State University
D.A., Idaho State University

Hearn, W. Mark (1989)
Associate Dean, College of Business and Industry
Interim Department Head, Applied Engineering
Professor
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.B.A., University of North Alabama
Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Heathcock, Laurie (2002)
Education, Librarian
Associate Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Heitman-Lucy, Carol (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.B.A., St. Louis University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Helms, Kimberly (2007)
Professor
A.A.S., Gadsden State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University

Hensley, Lori L. (2017)
Department Head, Biology
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Hill, Kory J. (2001)
Program Coordinator, Graduate PE
Professor
B.S., Abilene Christian University
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Huang, Jianping (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Science & Technology of China
M.B.A., Nanjing University
Ph.D., The University of Memphis

Huang, Shih-Kai (2015)
Professor
B.S., Cheng Kung University
M.S., Cheng Kung University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University

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Ingalsbe, Dana (2004)
Professor
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.S., Institute of Paper Science and Technology
Ph.D., Institute of Paper Science and Technology

Ingwersen, Lance R. (2019)
Associate Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Inman, Chris (2015)
Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
Assistant Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Islam, Tanveerul (2011)
Department Head, Emergency Management and Public Administration
Professor
B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

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Johns, Kyoko M. (2010)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Johnson, J. Seth (2014)
Associate Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
Distinguished Professor
B.F.A., Jacksonville State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Johnson, Karlie L. (2017)
History, Geography, and Anthropology, Librarian
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Joyce, Teddi (2020)
Department Head, Communication
The Endowed Professor of Digital Audience Strategies and High-Impact Learning
Associate Professor
B.S., Butler University
M.A., University of Dubuque
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

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Kaibara, Helen I. (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., Portland State University
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Kean, David (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.Ed., University of Toledo
Ph.D., Kent State University
D.A.T., Florida International University

Kim, Jaedeok (2002)
Professor
B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Kim, Kihyun (2011)
Professor
B.B.A., Korea University
M.B.A., Korea University
M.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Kim, Youngmi (2002)
Professor
B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Koozehchian, Majid S. (2017)
Program Coordinator, Graduate Human Performance
Associate Professor
B.S., Beheshti University
M.A., Bu-Ali-Sina-Hamadan University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Koss, Ronald G. (1989)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Wisconsin at River Falls
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., University of Florida

Kostova, Raina (2006)
Department Head, English
Professor
B.A., American University, Bulgaria
M.A., University of Maine
Ph.D., Emory University

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Lafferty, Bryce (2011)
Department Head, Art and Design
Professor
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.F.A., University of North Texas

Landry III, Robert J. (2006)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., University of North Alabama
J.D., The University of Alabama
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
L.L.M., London School of Economics and Political Science
Ph.D., Auburn University

Lang, Kay E. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.A., Trent Polytechnic
M.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Leicester
Ph.D., University of Albany

Latham, Bethany (2004)
Digital Assets and Special Collections, Librarian
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Lee, Jihye (2014)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Chung-Ang University
M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Levi, Tamara J. (2006)
Professor
B.A., Lees-McRae College
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lindblom, Timothy H. (2016)
Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Lockhart, Jessica (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.S.N., State University of New York Erie Community College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.N., State University of New York at Delhi
D.N.P., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Long, Jody (2019)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Mercer University
M.S.W., University of Georgia
Ed.D., University of Memphis

Lonsberry, Gabriel (2021)
Assistant Professor
A.A., Polk State College
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University College London
Ph.D., Purdue University

Lowe, Keith (2007)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Lowe, William A. (2004)
Professor
B.S., Shorter College
B.S., University of Cincinnati
M.B.A., Brenau University
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Lu, Yajun (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Zhongyuan University of Technology
M.S., Hauzhong University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

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Mabrey, Regina (2006)
Department Head, Kinesiology
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Martin, Ross (2019)
Associate Professor
B.S., College of Charleston
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Texas State University

Matthews, Tracey D. (2020)
Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness
Professor
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Springfield College
D.P.E., Springfield College

Maywald, Dominique Nikki (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S.W., University of West Florida
M.S.W., University of West Florida
Ph.D., Tulane University

McElroy, Allison (2008)
Professor
B.F.A., Atlanta College of Art
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Ed.D., Auburn University

McGahey, James T. (2011)
Professor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Augusta College
Ed.S., Georgia Southern University

McGrail, J. Patrick (2008)
Professor
B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.S., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

McKerchar, Paige (2007)
Department Head, Psychology
Professor
B.S., University of Florida
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas

McKerchar, Todd (2007)
Professor
B.S., University of Florida
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Mertens, Dan (2016)
The Endowed Professor of Business Strategy
Professor
B.A., Colorado State University
M.B.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Mikel, Dana Stacy (2018)
Associate Professor
A.D.N., Snead State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Miles, Sarah Cusimano (2013)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
B.F.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., Catholic University of America

Mitchell, Kimberly (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A.E., University of Alabama
M.A., Jacksonville State University

Mitchell, Linda (2007)
Department Head, Teacher Education
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Moore, Megan (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.A.S.N., Gadsden State Community College
D.N.P., Samford University

Morgan, Joseph Scott (2014)
Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics
Associate Professor
B.S., National-Louis University
M.F.S., National University

Morgan, L. Joe (2010)
Department Head, Chemistry and Geosciences
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Ph.D., State of New York at Buffalo

Munster, Danyel Weldon (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.F.A., The University of Alabama
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Murdock, Christopher (2006)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Murtagh, Christopher (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Westfield State College
Ph.D., Brandeis University

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Nall, Rusty (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Utah State University

Nevala, Andrew E. (2011)
Professor
B.A., Boise State University
M.M., University of Northern Colorado
D.M.A., University of Colorado

Newton, Andrew (2017)
Program Coordinator, UG ESW
Associate Professor
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Kent State University

Ning, Wei (2019)
Associate Professor
B.Sc., Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunication
M.B.A., University of Detroit Mercy
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Norvell, Barbara (2016)
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.A., Piedmont College
Ed.S., Auburn University

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Ogden, Christopher (2019)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of South Alabama
M.S., University of South Alabama
Ph.D., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Louisville

Oles, John (2015)
Associate Professor
B.F.A., University of Masschusetts-Dartmouth
M.F.A., Tulane University

Olson, Laura (2023)
Associate Professor
B.A., Macalester College
M.A., Heidelberg University
Ph.D., The George Washington University

Owens, Lori (2001)
Dean, Honors and Special Programs
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

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Park, Kye Jung Rachel (2017)
Associate Professor
B.M., Sookmyung Women's University
M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Paynter, Kelly (2014)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., University of Georgia
M.B.A., Georgia State University
Ed.S., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Liberty University

Pelletier, Sheryl (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Metropolitan State University
M.S.C.J., St. Leo University
D.C.J., St. Leo University

Perygin, Donna (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Memphis State University
M.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis

Pitts, Laura (2022)
Literature, Librarian
Assistant Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The Unversity of Alabama

Poe, Jodi (2001)
Head, Library Services
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama

Porter, Andrea (2005)
Associate Vice Provost, Curriculum and Academic Partnerships
Director of Dual Enrollment
Associate Professor
B.A., University of North Alabama
M.A., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Probst, Christopher (2014)
Professor
B.A., Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania
B.S., Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania
M.M., The University of Arizona
M.M., Florida International University
D.M.A., University of Georgia

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Rahman, Kazi (2018)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Bangladesh
M.S., University of Bangladesh
M.S., Wilfred Laurier University
Ph.D., University of Guelph

Rattner, Ashley (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis

Rayburn, James R. (1998)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Louisiana College
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Reiff, Marija (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Concordia College
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Renda, Cheyenne (Renee) (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Utah State University

Ridlen, M. Tray (2018)
Associate Professor
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Ross, Jeremy (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

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Sciuchetti, Mark (2019)
Associate Professor
A.A., Emory University
B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., Columbus State University
M.M., The Florida State University
Ph.D., The Florida State University

Smith, Edwin H. (1995)
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Smith, Shana (2018)
Associate Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Sneed, Cynthia A. (2001)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Sneed, John E. (2001)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Southwick-Thompson, Kimberly (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.F.A., Emerson College
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Stephens, Douglas (2017)
Coordinator, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
Associate Professor
B.S., Southern University and A&M College
B.S.N., Florida A&M University
M.S.N., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Stephens, Wendy S. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., The University of Alabama in Huntsville
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Samford University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Stone, Staci (2018)
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Stovall, Jeremy (2006)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
D.M.A., University of Alabama

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Thomas, Casey (2020)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Iowa
D.M.A., The University of Iowa

Thomas, James L. (1999)
Professor
B.B.A., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Thornton, David C. (2003)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Tigner, Julia (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Tuskegee University
M.A., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., Auburn University

Tolley-Jordan, Lori (2010)
Professor
B.S., University of Arkansas
M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Trifas, Monica (2005)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Bucharest
M.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Triplett, Jimmy (2010)
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Troncale, Jennifer M. (2011)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Trucks, Christi G. (2015)
Department Head, Career Technical Education and Professional Studies
Assistant Professor
B.S.E., The University of Alabama
M.S.E., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Turley, Falynn (2010)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Turner, Ashley (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of West Georgia
M.S., University of West Georgia
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Valentin, Celestino (2023)
Department Head, Lyons and Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing
Assistant Professor
B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University
M.B.A., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Vaughn, Jennie (2020)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.S.Ed., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

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Walker, Laura Pruitt (2008)
MSN Program Coordinator
Professor
A.D.N., Gadsden State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University

Wallace, Heather Goodwin (2017)
DNP Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
D.N.P., University of South Alabama

Wang, Chongming (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., East China Normal University
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Warfield, Kimberly (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jackson State University
M.S., Jackson State University
Ed.S., Mississippi College
Ed.D., Mississippi College

Watkins, James (2021)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.F.A., Stony Brook Southampton

Weinkauf, Laura (1998)
Associate Professor
B.A., Carleton College
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Westbrooks, Kimberly (2016)
Fine Arts, Communication, and Language, Librarian
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L., The University of Alabama

Wickersham, Kimberly (2017)
Department Head, Social Work
Associate Professor
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.S.W., The University of Alabama
M.P.H., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Wildinger, Jolie (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University

Wilson, Priscilla (2011)
Professor
B.A., Tulane University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Woodward, James C. (2010)
Professor
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin
M.M., University of Southern California
D.M.A, Arizona State University

Wooten, Rachel Smedley (2017)
Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Associate Professor
A.D.N., Northeast Alabama Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Samford University

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Yanson, Eliezer (2019)
Director, Choral Activities
Professor
B.M., Bob Jones University
M.M., Bob Jones University
D.M.A., University of South Carolina

Yi, Xiang (2014)
Professor
B.A., Peking University
MHRIR, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Zanzig, Jeff (2000)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.Ac., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

Zengaro, Franco (2020)
Professor
B.A., Harding University
M.B.A., Leicester University
M.S.E., Harding University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama