Faculty

Ahmmed, Dr. Ferdous

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University 2023, MS in Finance & Economics, West Texas A&M University 2023, MS in Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University 2020, MBA, Mercer University 2017, BBA in Finance and Accounting, United international University 2013

Banks-Prince, Judge Camille

Professor of Practice

JD in Law, North Carolina Central University 2001, BA in Social Work, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University 1998

Bell, Dr. Randy

Adjunct Professor

 

Bernard-Watts, Dr. Tyra

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Research, Southern Illinois University 2003, MS in Rehabilitation Administration and Services, Southern Illinois University 2001, BA in Psychology & Sociology, Grambling State University, 1994

Boruah, Michelle

Adjunct Professor - Deaf Studies

MA in International Development with a specialization in Disability Rights and Advocacy, Gallaudet University 2013), MA in Deaf Education: Multiple Disabilities, Gallaudet University 2011, BA in Deaf Studies with a specialization in Deaf Education, California State University, Northridge 2007

Bouldin III, Dr. Richard L.

Adjunct Professor

 

Branch, Dr. Eleanor

Associate Professor, English

PhD in English, University of California at Berkeley 1993, MA in Telecommunication Arts, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor 1982, BA in Psychology, Wesleyan University 1981

Bunting, Dr. Joe

Assistant Professor of Business and Economics

 

Burkard, Dr. Heather

Provost, Director of Criminal Justice

PhD in Public Safety, Capella University 2013, MFS in Investigations, National University 2006, BA in Criminology, St. Leo University 2000

Byrd, Joseph

Adjunct Professor

MS in Criminal Justice/Public Administration, Liberty University 2017, BS in Criminal Justice, Liberty University 2015, AAS in Administration of Justice, Northern Virginia Community College 2003

Carr, Dr. Nancy

Assistant Professor of Education

PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education, University of South Florida 2022 , MA in English Education, University of South Florida St. Petersburg 2016, BA in English, Sweet Briar College 2006

Carrisoza, Carlos

Adjunct Professor

 

Carter IV, Dr. Lutheran

Dean, John Wesley School of Leadership, Assistant Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2020, MSEd in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2013, BS in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2011, AS in General Studies, Vincennes University 2011

Chandlee, Dr. Jerry

Adjunct Professor

DCJ in Homeland Security, Saint Leo University 2022, MS in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership, University of San Diego 2017, BS in Criminology, Florida State University 1993, AA in Criminal Justice, Tallahassee Community College 1991

Church, Esq., Teresa

Adjunct Professor

JD, Wake Forest University School of Law 2000, MS in Criminal Justice, Liberty University 2022, BA in Political Science, Wake Forest University 1997

Courts, Dr. Bari

Adjunct Professor

 

Craven, Dr. Trent

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Management, Carolina University 2023, Graduate Certificate in School Leadership, Liberty University 2020, MEd in Higher Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership, Liberty University 2019, BS in Pastoral Leadership with a minor in Global Studies, Liberty University 2018

Crouse Jr., Dr. Philip

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Applied Theology in Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2018, Adv. Masters of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2013, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies, Southeaster Baptist Theological Seminary 2012

Curtis, Chelsea

Adjunct Professor

 

Daidai, Dr. Ikram

Director of Data Science, Assistant Professor

PhD in Applied Mathematics, University Cadi Ayyad 2016, MS in Mathematical Engineering, University Cadi Ayyad 2012, BS in Mathematics and Computer Science, University Cadi Ayyad 2010

Dasher, Dr. Ronald

Adjunct Professor

 

Decker, Dr. Robert

Adjunct Professor

DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary 2003, MA in Biblical Counseling, Colorado Christian University 1990, MDiv, Grace Theological Seminary 1987, ThB, Piedmont International University 1984

Decker, Nick

Adjunct Professor

BS in Christian Ministries, Carolina University 2014, MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018, DMin, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (In Progress)

Domingues, Dr. Gleyds

Adjunct Professor

Post Doctorate in Religion and Education by the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná 2016, PhD in Theology by Faculdades EST 2015, ThM in Education by Methodist University of Piracicaba 2007, BA in Pedagogy by Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 1987, BS in Theology by Faculdade de Administração, Ciências, Educação e Letras 2016

Edens, Dr. Byron

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Leadership, Carolina University 2021, DMin in Expository Preaching, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2012, MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2001, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina at Columbia 1984, AA in Commercial Education, University of South Carolina at Columbia 1982, AA, Midlands Technical College 1979

Embassey, Dr. Oluwatoyin

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Philosophy with an Emphasis in Organizational Leadership, Alliant International University 2023, MA in International Human Resource, University of Greenwich London U.K 2013, BABM in Business Management, University of Sunderland, Sunderland U.K 2012

Farag, Dr. Hosam

Adjunct Professor

DrPH in Public Health, Penn State College of Medicine (in progress), MPH in Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine 2016, MD in Medicine & Surgery, Alexandria College of Medicine 2003

Fernando, Dr. B. Rasitha

Director of Engineering, Assistant Professor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton 2021, MS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University 2015, BS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University 2015

Frank, Dr. Lisa

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Healthcare Administration, Grand Canyon University 2023, MBA/MHA in Healthcare Administration, University of Colorado at Denver 2008, BS in Business with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration, Columbia Southern University 1999, BSN, Georgian College 1995

Gentry, Dr. TJ

Adjunct Professor

DPhil in Philosophy, St. Augustine College, South Africa (In Process), DMin in Expository Preaching and Teaching, Liberty University (In Process), PhD in Theology and Apologetics, Liberty University 2022, PhD in Theology/Missiology, North-West University, South Africa 2022, PhD in Biblical Studies, Carolina University 2020, PhD in Leadership, Piedmont International University 2019, DMin in Pastoral Counseling, Piedmont International University 2015, MA in Philosophy, Holy Apostles College and Seminary 2020, MA in Apologetics, Luther Rice College and Seminary 2019, ThM in Systematic Theology, Liberty University 2016, MDiv in Chaplaincy, Liberty University 2011, MAR in Church Ministries, Liberty University 2011, BA in Political Science, Southern Illinois University 1994

Gilley, Dr. Terrill

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Educational Administration, Carolina University 2022, MA in Worship Studies, Liberty University 2011, BA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont Baptist College 2001

Gross, Dr. Raushan

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Business and Organizational Leadership, Regent University 2016, MBA in Business administration, Pfeiffer University 2009, BS in Business Administration, Campbell University 2007

Gusso, Dr. Antonio

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Religious Science, Methodist University of São Paulo, 2005, MA in Religious Studies, Methodist University of São Paulo, 2004, ThD from Baptist Theological Seminary Southern Brazil 2003, MA in Theology, Baptist Theological Seminary Southern Brazil 1996

Hartog, Dr. Paul

Adjunct Professor

PhD in New Testament/Early Christianity, Loyola University of Chicago 2000, ThM in Ethics, St. Andrew's Theological College and Seminary 2008, MLIS, University of Wisconsin 2018, MDiv in Theological Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1993, MA in History, Iowa State University, MA in Theological Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1992, BA in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1991

Hawthorne, Dr. Julia

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Organizational Management, Carolina University 2023, MS in Information Science, Penn State University 2011, BS in Economics, Cabrini University 1997

Hensley, Guy

Adjunct Professor

MBA (Leadership and Change), Tiffin University 2018, BA in Business Management (Sports Management), Florida Gulf Coast University 2016

Hullinger, Dr. Jerry

Dean, Piedmont Divinity School, Professor of Bible & Theology

ThD in Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary 1993, ThM in Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary 1989, BBS in Biblical Studies, Western Bible College 1983, Certificate in Pastoral Training/Greek, Moody Bible Institute 1982

James, Nija

Adjunct Professor

 

Johnson, Dr. Sherrie A.

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development Grand Canyon University, 2021, MA in Communications with an Emphasis in Media Relations Johns Hopkins University, 2015, BA in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in German University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994

Jones, Dr. Murchtricia

Assistant Professor of Data Science, Interim Chair, School of Computing, Applied Science, and Engineering

PhD in Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan 2021, MSc in Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan 2017, BS in Mathematics, University of the Virgin Islands 2015

Jones, Dr. Salathial

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership , MS in Educational Leadership, BS in Elementary Education

Kennedy, Dr. Hensuli

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Grand Canyon University 2022, MBA with a Concentration in Marketing, University of Arkansas, 2015, MS in Leadership, Grand Canyon University, 2013, BS in Criminal Justice, Troy University, 2008

Kennedy, Dr. Pitman

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2023 , MSM in Organization Leadership, National Louis University 2007, BS in Computer Technology, Bowie State University 2004, AAS in Health Services Management, Community College of the Air Force 1999, AAS in Computer Networking Technology, Metropolitan Community College 1999

Kern, Dr. Rosalie

Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Director of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology

PhD in Experimental Psychology, Central Michigan University 2001, MS in General/Experimental Psychology, Central Michigan University 1998, BS in Psychology, Central Michigan University 1996

King, Gerod

Business Lecturer

MA in Human Resources, Seton Hall University 2013, BA in Public Administration, North Carolina Central University 1987

Kunz, Dr. Claiton

Adjunct Professor - Theology

PhD in Theology with emphasis in the Bible, Escola Superior de Teologia (2013), ThM in Theology with emphasis in the Bible, Escola Superior de Teologia (2006), ThM in New Testament, Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo (2003), BA in Philosophy, UNIJUÍ (2007), BA in Theology, Seminário Teológico Batista de Ijuí (1999)

Leber, Skye

Adjunct Professor of Business

MA in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University 2000, BA in History and Marketing, Saint Leo University 1997

Lew, Alison

Director of Health and Wellness

MS in Nursing, UNC Greensboro 2004, BS in Nursing at University of North Carolina 1997

Lilly, Dr. Paul

Assistant Professor

PsyD in Psychology, University of Arizona GC 2014, MS in Criminal Justice, Texas State University 2002, BS, Texas Wesleyan University 1994, Texas Law Enforcement Leadership and Command College, Sam Houston State University 1999

Lynn, Billie Dawn

Deaf Studies Mentor

MEd, Carolina University 2023

Lynum-Walker, Dr. Maya

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Leadership, University of the Cumberlands 2022, MA in Adult & Higher Education, Morehead State University 2017, MS in Recreation & Sports Administration, Western Kentucky University 2015, BS in Biology, Kentucky State University 2013

Mabe, Dr. Michael

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership, Gardner-Webb University 2022, MS in Biology, East Carolina University 2012, BA in Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2008

Maglio, Dr. Jeffrey V.

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University 2023, EdS in Teaching and Learning, Liberty University 2008, MA in School Administration, Gardner-Webb University 2005, MA in Elementary Education, Gardner-Webb University 2004, Teaching Certificate, Winston-Salem State University 2000, BS, East Carolina University 1993

Mata, Dr. Edward

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership, Grand Canyon University 2020, MA in Educational Administration, California State University, Long Beach 1990, BA in Biology, California State University, Long Beach 1985, AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Saddleback College 1983

McCain, Dr. Ronnecia

Adjunct Professor, Dissertation Chair

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2020, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Reading, Grand Canyon University 2015, BA in English, Texas Woman’s University 2007, AA in General Studies, Collin College 2004

McCain, Dr. Ronnecia

Adjunct Professor, Dissertation Chair

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2020, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Reading, Grand Canyon University 2015, BA in English, Texas Woman’s University 2007, AA in General Studies, Collin College 2004

McKee, Dr. Jesse

Adjunct Professor – Criminal Justice

PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University 2014, MA in Applied Sociology, Northern Arizona University 2008, BS in Sociology (minor in Criminal Justice), Northern Arizona University 2006

Mennie, Dr. James

Dean of The Patterson School of Business, Associate Professor of Business Analytics

Doctor of Business Administration, University of South Florida 2018, Master of Business Administration, Long Island University, 1995, BA in Political Science, State University of New York (Oswego) 1982

Meyette, Dorian

Adjunct Professor, Deaf Studies

MA in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Northern Illinois University 2004, BS in Communication Disorders/Audiology (minor in Psychology), University of Rhode Island 1996

Morgan, Dr. William J. (Bill)

Director of Criminal Justice, Assistant Professor

 

Morris, Dr. Andra

Adjunct Professor

 

Morse, Dr. Kimberly

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University 2019, MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University 2015

Moschetta, Dr. Nancy L.

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development Grand Canyon University 2022, MSEd in Student Personnel in Higher Education/Counseling Wright State University 1993, BS General Studies in Psychology, Sociology, and Business University of Nebraska 1988

Njie, Dr. Mariama

Adjunct Professor

 

Noble, Dr. Kordilia

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Education with a concentration in Leadership & Management, St. Thomas University 2020, MSE in Educational Effectiveness with a concentration in Educational Leadership: Higher Education, Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, 2016, BBA, Baker College 2011, AAS in Legal Office Specialist, Baker College 1994

Ober, Dr. David

Graduate Program Director , Professor of Business

PhD in Organizational Leadership, Eastern University (St. Davids) 2013, MA in Communications, Wheaton College 1986, BA in History, Wheaton College 1984

Oviatt, Dr. Kent

Adjunct Professor

 

Owens, Dr. Howard D.

Professor

PhD in Missions, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2005, ThM in Missions, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2003, MDiv, Columbia International University 1988, BS in Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology 1980

Owens, Trudy

Administrative Assistant to Dean of Leadership, Academic Advisor

 

Payne Jr., Dr. Jimmy A.

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Organizational Leadership, Regent University 2021, MS in Technology Management with a focus on Project Management, University of Maryland University College 2014, MS in Business Administration, University of Maryland University College 2013, BS in Business Administration, University of Maryland University College 2010

Prim, Dr. Julianna

Adjunct Professor

 

Railsback, Dr. Kristina

Assistant Professor, Director of Moore School of Education

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University 2023, Certification in Academically Gifted Education, High Point University 2009, MA in Teaching - Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Pacific University 2002, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Developmental Psychology, Eastern Washington University 2000

Reyna, Dr. Patricia Kay

Adjunct Professor

EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis on Christian Ministry, Grand Canyon University 2022, MA in Innovation Leadership/Entrepreneurship, Western Carolina University 2020, MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership, Grand Canyon University 2017, BA Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University 2013

Richardson, Dr. Lorilei

Adjunct Professor of Leadership

PhD in Gerontology, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 2018, MS in Gerontology, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 2012, Certificate of Graduate Study, Applied Research & Evaluation Methods, School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2008, MS in Human Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine at Orono, Orono, ME 2006, BA in Psychology with an additional major in Child Development and Family Relations, Psychology Department and College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine at Orono, Orono, ME 2005

Santistevan, Dr. Aysun

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Educational Leadership and Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, 2016, MPH in Public Health Practice, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2022

Senadeera, Dr. Praharshin M.

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, NC, 2014, MS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University, OH, 2005, BS in Computer Science, Wright State University, OH, 2001, BS in Physics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1998

Shah, Dr. Abidan

Adjunct Professor

PhD in New Testament Textual Criticism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2019, MDiv with Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2000, BS in Broadcast Journalism, Toccoa Falls College 1996

Silva, Dr. Libnis

Adjunct Professor

 

Slater, Dr. Philip

Adjunct Professor

DBA in Accounting, Gardner-Webb University 2021, Master of Accountancy, Gardner-Webb University 2013, Master of Business Administration, High Point University 2010, Bachelor of Business Administration, High Point University 2008

Smith, Dr. Matt

Adjunct Professor

DMin, Dallas Theological Seminary 2020, MA in Christian Leadership Studies, Liberty University 2013, MA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont International University 2009, BA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont International University 2007

Sprinkle, Dr. Joe M.

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Hebraic and Cognate Studies, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion 1991, MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 1981, BS in Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1976

Tavares, André

Director of Portuguese Programs

ThM, Faculdades Batista do Paraná 2016, BS in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Tennessee Temple University 1999

Tyler, Dr. Larry

Professor

PhD in New Testament, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2006, MDiv in Biblical Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2001, BBA in Management, University of Georgia 1970

Van Eman, Natalie

Adjunct Professor - Deaf Studies

MA in Interpretation, Gallaudet University 2016, BS in Business Administration, Union University

Vega, Dr. Olga

Adjunct Professor – Criminal Justice

PhD in International Crime and Justice, Florida International University 2021

Vlahovic, Sanja

Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Society

PhD in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade, MSc in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade, BSc in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade

Wagner, Dr. Brian

Adjunct Professor

PhD, Piedmont Baptist University 2012, ThM, Liberty University 2006, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary 2003, BA in Bible, Bob Jones University 1977

White, Dr. Tim

Professor of Ministry and Theology

PhD in Systematic Theology 2022, DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary 2004, MDiv, Bob Jones University 1982, MA in Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University 1980, ThB, Piedmont Baptist College 1978

Willis, Dr. Wayne

Adjunct Professor

PhD in Systematic Theology, Baptist Bible Seminary, MDiv, Grace Theological Seminary 1980, ThB, Piedmont Baptist College 1964

Wilson, Trish

Entrepreneur in Residence

MCS in Mathematics and Geology, University of Mississippi, BS in Mathematics Education, Delta State University

Zimmerman, Dr. Heather Grace

Director of Deaf Studies, Associate Professor of Deaf Studies

PhD in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners, Gallaudet University 2019, Ed. S, Deaf Education, Gallaudet University 2017, MA in International Development, Gallaudet University 2013, BA in ASL/English Interpreting, Goshen College 2011