2021-22 New Faculty
New Faculty Class of 2021-2022
Matthew Albanese
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: School of Theology and Missions
- D.Phil. Candidate, University of Oxford
- Th.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A., Case Western Reserve University
Prior: Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford
Amber Barbour
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Union University
- B.S.N., Union University
- B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee at Martin
Prior: Clinial Nurse Educator, West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson, TN
Jerome Blakemore
Rank: Professor
College/School: School of Social Work
- Ph.D, University of Illinois
- M.S.W., Western Michigan University
- B.S., Western Illinois University
Prior: Adjunct Faculty, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN
Kyle Butler
Rank: Professor
College/School: College of Education
- Ph.D in Education, Southern Illinois University
- M.S. in Science Education, Eastern Illinois University
- B.S. in Zoology/Botany, Eastern Illinois University
Prior: Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Rachael Camp
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Communication Arts
- Ph.D. Candidate, University of Memphis
- M.A. in Communication, University of Memphis, Film and Video Production
- B.A. in Digital Media Studies, Union University
Prior: Adjunct Faculty, Union University, Jackson, TN
Nate Daniels
Rank: Associate Professor
College/School: College of Pharmacy
- Ph.D in Organic Chemistry, Vanderbilt University
- B.S. in Chemistry, Ohio State University
Prior: Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
Christine Deere
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practitioner, Middle Tennessee State University
- B.S.N., Lipscomb University
Prior: Registered Nurse, Endoscopy; Clinical Instructor, Lipscomb University; Clinical Instructor, Columbia State School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
Kay Dick
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Coordinator for Summer Music Camp
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- Ph.D. Candidate in Music Education, Auburn University
- M.M. in Church Music, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.S. in Music Education, Louisiana College
Prior: Department of Music Graduate Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Meghan Jenkins
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practitioner, Middle Tennessee State University
- B.S.N., Western Kentucky University
Prior: Family Nurse Practitioner, Interventional Radiology, Premier Radiology, Nashville, TN
Meghan Larson
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: School of Social Work
- Ph.D. Candidate in Social Work, Walden University
- M.S.W., University of Georgia
- B.S.W., Union University
Prior: Community Health Counselor, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-Community Outreach, Jackson, TN
Susan Leviticus
Rank: Laboratory Specialist, Instructional Staff
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Biology
- M.A.T., Austin Peay State University
- B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Vanderbilt University
Prior: Biology Instructor, Ripley High School, Ripley, TN
Maddison Livingston
Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- M.M. in Commerical Music, Belmont University
- B.A. in Music - Performance, Schriner University
Prior: Graduate Assistant, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Bob Mayo
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Director for Music Technology
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- B.S. in Recording Industry Management, Middle Tennessee State University
Prior: Owner/Studio Manager, Creative Space Recording, Jackson, TN
Haley O'Neal
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Pharmacy
- Pharm.D., Auburn University
- B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, Auburn University
Prior: Pharmacist, St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett, TN; Pharmacist, James and Wilks Pharmacy, Dyersburg, TN
Gregory Poore
Rank: Associate Professor
College/School: School of Theology & Missions
- Ph.D, Baylor University
- M.A. in Philosophy, Baylor University
- B.A. in Philosophy/Christian Studies, Union University
Prior: Associate Professor, Shorter University, Rome, GA
Nar'Asha Randall
Rank: Laboratory Specialist, Instructional Staff
College/School:
- M.S. in Biology, Union University
- B.S. in Biology, Union University
Prior: Science Instructor, Family Christian School
Adrian Rolle
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- D.N.P., Samford University
- M.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center
- B.S.N., Oakwood University
Prior: Family Nurse Practitioner, Integrated Care Professionals, Little Rock, AR
April Rowsey
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: McAfee School of Business
- D.B.A., University of Dallas
- M.B.A., Baylor University
- M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
- B.S., University of Arkansas
Prior: Lecturer, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Jennifer Sanderfer
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Director for Simulation and Interprofessional Education
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- M.S.N. in Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University
- B.S.N., University of Texas
Prior: Community Health Evangelism/Missionary, SIM USA
Jeffrey Snow
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Pharmacy
- Pharm.D., Union University
- B.S. in Pre-Pharmacy, Pensacola Christian College
Prior: PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Kayla Stanz
Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Art
- M.A. in Illustration Design, Savannah College of Art and Design
- B.A. in Art, Freed-Hardeman University, Graphic Design and Illustration
Prior: Graphic Designer, Music Instructor and Director, School of Rock and Graphic Design Adjunct, Freed-Hardeman University
Robert Talbott
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Computer Science
- Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership, Lindenwood University, Higher Education Administration
- M.B.A., Lindenwood University
- M.S. in Information Systems, University of Missouri
- B.S. in Computer Science, Southern Illinois University
Prior: Assistant Professor, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Valerie Townsend
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: McAfee School of Business
- J.D. in Business Transactions, University of Tennessee
- M.Acc., Union University
- M.B.A., Tennessee State University
- B.B.A. in Finance and Economics, University of Miami
Prior: Senior Vice President and Cashier, Bank Secrecy Officer, and Director, Farmers Bank, Parson, TN
Cicely Wilson
Rank: Associate Professor
Admin Title: Director for General Studies and Faculty Development
College/School: Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies
- Ph.D in Communication, University of Memphis
- M.A. in Speech Communication, Kansas State University
- M.A. in English, University of Memphis
- B.A. in English, Philander Smith College
Prior: Online Instructor/Coordinator, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN