2022-23 New Faculty
New Faculty Class of 2022-23 (pictured with Jacob Shatzer)
Robert (Bob) Bowen
Rank: Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Biology
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Endocrinology, Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University
- Ph.D in Biology, University of North Carolina
- M.S. in Exercise Science, Northern Michigan University
- M.G.I.S. (Geographic Information Science), University of Minnesota
Prior: Dean and Professor of Physiology, Truett McConnell University
Brian Carmichael
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Director, Accelerated Urban Pastoral Ministries Program
College/School: Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies
- Ph.D in Practical Theology, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
- M.Div. in Biblical Studies, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.S. in Church Leadership, Union University
Prior: Pastor, Holy Temple M.B. Church, Memphis, TN
Mollie Carter
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology
- Ph.D in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Memphis
- M.A. in Christian Mental Health Counseling, Oral Roberts University
- B.S. in Psychology, Union University
Prior: Assistant Professor of Psychology, Asbury University
James Anthony (Tony) Cooper
Rank: Associate Professor
Admin Title: Director, Center for Worship
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- D.W.S. in Worship Studies, Liberty University
- M.A. in Music & Worship, Liberty University
- Additional Study in Music Performance, University of Central Oklahoma
- B.A. in Theology & Missions, Randall University
Prior: Worship Pastor, Temple Church, Winterville, NC and served as adjunct for Liberty University
David (DJ) Culp
Rank: Associate Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- Ph.D in Music Education, University of Mississippi
- M.M. in Music Eduction, Murray State University
- B.M. in Music Education, Murray State University
Prior: Assistant Professor of Music, Bethel University
Kanisha Ellis
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Nursing
- M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practioner, Tennessee State University
- B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
- A.S.N., Tennessee State University
Prior: Previously served as Nurse Practioner
Amy Gray
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Nursing
- M.S.N. in Nursing Education, University of Memphis
- B.S.N., Union University
Prior: Head School Nurse, Woodland Presbyterian School and Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Memphis and Union University
Jessica McAdoo
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Nursing
- D.N.P. Candidate, Arkansas State University
- M.S.N. in Nurse Anesthesia, Union University
- B.S.N., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Prior: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, North American Partners in Anesthesia, Memphis, TN
Kate Rawls
Rank: Associate Professor
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- D.M.A. in Vocal Performance, University of South Carolina
- M.M. in Vocal Performance, Austin Peay State University
- B.M. in Music Education Union University
Prior: Associate Professor of Music, Voice, Louisiana Christian University
Tim Smith
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Coordinator, Commerical Music
College/School: College of Arts & Sciences, Music
- M.M. in Jazz Performance, University of Miami
- B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz, University of Miami
Prior: Freelance Studio Musician and Producer
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, School of Rock and Graphic Designer Adjunct, Freed-Hardeman University
Reginald Taylor
Rank: Assistant Professor
Admin Title: Director, Urban Theological Studies
College/School: Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies
- Ph.D. Candidate, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- M.Div. in Pastorial Studies, Capital Seminary and Graduate School
- M.C.S., Union University
- B.S. in Biblical Studies, Crichton College
Prior: Pastor, The Rock Church, Southaven, MS
Shari Wherry
Rank: Professor
Admin Title: Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Nursing
- D.N.P., Union University
- M.S.N., Belmont University
- B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Prior: Visiting Professor, Chamberlain University
Laura Wilson
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Athletic Training
- D.P.T., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- B.S. in Athletic Training, Union University
Prior: Physical Therapist, Patterson Physical Therapy and Adjunct, Union University
Part-Time Faculty
Jordan Palmer
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Nursing
- D.N.P., University of Alabama
- M.S.N. in Nurse Anesthesia, University of New England
- B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Prior: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Palmer Anesthesia LLC and Adjunct, Union University