2025-2026 Instructional Faculty
Dr. Aamlid, Cindy (2007)
Professor of Sociology
Sociology
Acquard, Sharon (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Aitken, Charlie (2025)
Adjunct Professor
English
Alagappan, Annamalai (2024)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science
Dr. Albitz, Frankie (2002)
Professor of Physical Education
Education
Dr. Albright, Michael (2016)
Associate Professor of English/Director of Writing Center
English
Alexander, Charles (2023)
Assistant Football Coach
Football
Dr. Alford, Adam (2020)
Associate Professor of Agronomy
Agronomy
Allosso, Dan (2024)
Adjunct Professor
History
Dr. Almeyda, Marta (2018)
Professor of Marketing
Marketing
Dr. Amato, Anthony (1999)
Professor of Social Science
Geography
Dr. Anderson, Alyssa (2018)
Associate Professor of Biology/Dept Chair
Biology
Anderson, Angela (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Anderson, Benjamin (2015)
Professor of Psychology
Psychology
Anderson, Chad (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Anderson, Heather (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Anderson, Sarah (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Arntz, Patricia (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Ascheman, Amie (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Business Innovation and Strategy
Dr. Askeland, Tetta (2021)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Fine Arts and Communications
Babatunde, Oluleye (2024)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science
Barrett, David (2016)
Adjunct Professor
Exercise Science
Bates, Alesha (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Bayerkohler, Glenn (1988)
Professor of Accounting
Accounting
Dr. Beebout-Bladholm, Toni (2007)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Bemer, Amanda (2010)
Professor of English/Department Chair
English
Bergeson, Bruce (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Berning, Nicole (2024)
Adjunct Professor
English
Dr. Betker, Morgan (2018)
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Dr. Beyer, Noelle (2006)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
Bigler, Brad (2005)
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball
Dr. Bingen, Charles (2019)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Blomgren, David (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Business Innovation and Strategy
Blomme, Benjamin (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Business Innovation and Strategy
Boddy, Tyler (2014)
Head Volleyball Coach/Instructor
Volleyball
Bot, Stephanie (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Dean of Business, Educ, Prof Studies
Bouman, Bailey (2018)
Head Women's Softball Coach/Assistant Professor
Softball
Bouman, Troy (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Softball
Bowen, Lori (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Management
Brennan, David (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Communication Studies
Brever, Eric (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Brewers, Shannon (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Social Work
Broderius, Anne (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Brown, Amanda (2007)
Adjunct Professor
College Now
Brown, Ann (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Spanish
Dr. Brown, Jay (1997)
Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
Bullerman, Levi (2018)
Assistant Football Coach/Athletic Adminstration
Football
Buschow, Dylan (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Wrestling
Butler, Corey (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Buysse, Timothy (1999)
Adjunct Professor
English
Dr. Carattini, Michela (2024)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Education
Cardarelle, Renee (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Sociology
Carlson, Shawn (2025)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Psychology
Carrillo, Cesar (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Softball
Carroll, Travis (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Chandler, Gayle (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Social Work
Chen, Yuanyi (2023)
Assistant Professor of Communications
Communication Studies
Dr. Cheng, Hui-Heng (2024)
Assistant Professor of Accounting-Fiance
Accounting
Dr. Chukwuba, Kenneth (2016)
Professor Business Management
Management
Clarke, Hollie (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Clarke, Katie (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Cleveland, Kris (2012)
Professor of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Cohn, Ury (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Sociology
Dr. Craner, Sandy (2002)
Professor of Biology
Biology
Cunha, Zachary (2023)
Assistant Football Coach
Football
Dr. Daniloff-Merrill, Mary Ellen (2003)
Professor of English
English
Dr. Davis, Steve (2005)
Professor of Agribusiness Mgmt/Economics
Economics
Demmer, Amy (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Deschneau, Michael (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dethlefs, Scena (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Social Work
Deutz, Allen (2024)
Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics
Agriculture and Applied Economics
Devlin, Patrick (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Football
Dobbs, Tarik (2024)
Assistant Professor of English
English
Dodson, Kenneth (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Social Work
Dr. Doise, Eric (2013)
Associate Professor of English/Honors Prog Dir
English
Dorman, Janna (2024)
Adjunct Professor
English
Dragich, Kristin (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Spanish
Dr. Dunn, Maryjane (2023)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Spanish
Dunn, Michael (2025)
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Track & Field
Eben, Neenah (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Eden, Jason (2025)
Professor of History
History
Edwards, Kevin (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Edwards, Pamela (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Ehlers, Kari (2012)
Adjunct Professor
Southwest Minnesota State University Unassigned
Dr. Engstrom, John (1998)
Associate Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Erdogan, Taner (2021)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Fier-Hansen, Pamela (2013)
Adjunct Professor
Chemistry
Finck, Gregory (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Placement & Licensure
Fiorentino, Amanda (2025)
Adjunct Professor
English
Dr. Flint, Shelby (2019)
Associate Professor of Biology
Biology
Flynn, Thomas (2021)
Access Services Librarian/Assistant Professor
McFarland Library
Fokken, Mark (1995)
Professor of Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Communications
Folkerts, Jenna (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Franson, BC (2002)
Associate Professor of Justice Administration
Justice Administration
Gatchell, Melanie (2000)
Adjunct Professor
English
Dr. Gaul, Brett (2007)
Professor of Philosophy
Philosophy
Geistfeld, Hanna (2023)
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Women's Basketball
Geurts Rathje, Samantha (2021)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Ginocchio, John (2006)
Professor of Music/Dept Chair
Fine Arts and Communications
Gittens, Joan (2016)
Adjunct Professor
History
Gladis, Pam (2012)
Professor of Library
McFarland Library
Glasgow, Clayson (2022)
Head Women's Soccer Coach/Instructor
Women's Soccer
Goblish, Jenifer (2010)
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Communications
Gochenouer, Denise (2007)
Professor of Marketing/Department Chair
Marketing
Goldman, Mike (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Exercise Science
Dr. Greenfield, Tony (2002)
Professor of Biology/Dept Chair
Biology
Dr. Grimes-Rose, Marsha (2021)
Assistant Professor of Management, Supply Chain
Management
Gromberg, Jill (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Exercise Science
Guerrant, James (2023)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Haala, Cory (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Hadler, Tracy (2022)
Assistant Professor/Director of Nursing
Nursing
Hafner, Jenna (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Hale, Alma (2007)
Professor of Art
Fine Arts and Communications
Hand, Patricia (2025)
Sr Adjunct Faculty
Art
Hansen, John (1985)
Adjunct Professor
Chemistry
Harsh, Alexander (2023)
Assistant Professor of Math
Mathematics
Haugen, Bradley (2025)
Adjunct Professor
College Now (Math)
Dr. Hegazy, Mostafa (2016)
Professor of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Helgeson, McKenzie (2024)
State Univ Adjuct Non-Unit
Education
Henn, Cheryl (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Hennen, Jessie (2022)
Assistant Professor of English/Director of Creative Writing
English, Philosophy, Spanish, Humanities
Herman, Erin (2017)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Hess, Zoe (2024)
Psychology Instructor
Psychology
Hesse, Anna (2019)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Education
Hill, Joshua (2025)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Hinrichs, Troy (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Geography
Dr. Hofstetter, Mike (1998)
Professor of History
History
Howk, Sean (2025)
Adjunct Professor
SMSU Athletics
Dr. Huang, Mu-wan (2009)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Dr. Hwang, Joyce (2015)
Assoc Prof of Hospitality Management
Agriculture, Culinology, and Hospitality
Ikwunze, Chidinma (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Marketing
Ische, Jeremy (2023)
Head Baseball Coach
Baseball
Jackson, Chayse (2021)
Head Wrestling Coach/Assistant Professor
Wrestling
Jackson-Glasco, Jalonta (2025)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Jans, Nicole (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Jelen, Amanda (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Johansen, Laurie (2014)
Professor of Nursing
Nursing
Johnson, Faith (2020)
Adjunct Professor
Nursing
Johnston, Nicolle (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Jones, Kathryn (2009)
Adjunct Professor
Mathematics
Josephson, Adam (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Agriculture, Culinology, and Hospitality
Josephson, Scott (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Agriculture, Culinology, and Hospitality
Juarez, David (2025)
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Women's Soccer
Dr. Jung, Sang (2007)
Assoc Prof of Ag Mgmt
Economics
Dr. Kaiser, Dan (1998)
Professor of Computer Science/Department Chair
Computer Science
Kaiser-Woodward, Margaret (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Mathematics
Kelly, Bridget (2024)
Assistant Professor of Science/Environmental Science
Sciences
Dr. Kingsbury, Maria (2007)
Professor of Library
McFarland Library
Dr. Kingsbury, Stephen (2011)
Professor of Music
Fine Arts and Communications
Kinner-Alahakoon, Amber (2019)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Klinkner, Derek (2014)
Wheelchair Basketball Coach
Wheelchair Basketball
Knorr, Michael (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Koenig, Laura (2019)
Associate Professor
Psychology
Kottke, Sara (2025)
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Women's Basketball
Dr. Kovar, Kristin (2015)
Professor of Agricultural Education
Agricultural Education
Kuecker, Scott (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Agriculture, Culinology, and Hospitality
Kuusisto, Josh (2023)
Assistant Track & Field Coach - Throws
Track & Field
Dr. Lamb, Dennis (2002)
Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Lim, Yumi (2015)
Associate Professor of Hospitality Management
Hospitality
Lothringer, Peter (2000)
Adjunct Professor
Fine Arts and Communications
Lucas, Lisa (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
English
Luedtke, Kyle (2025)
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball
Malam, Mary (2008)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Man, Shushuang (1999)
Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science
Mayer, Jeannie (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
McHorney, Christopher (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Political Science
Dr. Meiners, Jay (2010)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Metz, Christopher (2022)
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Communications
Miller, Tanya (2023)
Adjunct Professor
English
Mischke, Lisa (2020)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Mitchell, Lucas (2025)
Assistant Football Coach
Football
Dr. Moreland, Heather (2013)
Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Mortezapour, Kourosh (1988)
Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science
Moua-Leske, See (2024)
Adjunct Professor
English
Mueller-Anderson, Laura (2022)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Science
Dr. Mukherjee, Soma (2023)
Assistant Professor of Culinology
Culinology
Dr. Murphy, Ken (1999)
Professor of Physics/Planetarium
Physics
Murphy, Thomas (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Social Science
Myers, Robert (2009)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Naik, Aniket (2025)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Accounting
Dr. Nalabandian, Taleen (2024)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Psychology
Nations, Morgen (2025)
Assistant Professor of Finance
Finance
Nauman, Kirk (2019)
Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach/Asst Prof
Track&Field/Cross Country
Nelson, Danae (2014)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Nelson, Kim (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Nester, Holly (2008)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Dr. Noles Stevens, Kandy (2015)
Associate Professor of Education/College Now
Education
North, Fox (2024)
Adjunct Professor
English
Northrup, Afton (2025)
Adjunct Professor
English
Novosad, Jessica (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Odegard, Dawn (2021)
Adjunct Professor
Justice Administration
Odubote, Bamidele (2024)
State University Faculty
Sociology
Ogunrinbokun, Motunrayo (2024)
Assistant Professor of English
English
Okere, Blessing (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Management
Dr. Olson, Christine (1999)
Professor of Psychology
Psychology
Overbey, Hannah (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Pacheco, Steve (2011)
Associate Professor of English
English
Patterson, Douglas (2022)
Assistant Football Coach
Football
Pederson, Amanda (2020)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Pelz, Lindsay (2019)
Associate Professor/Department Chair
Nursing
Perry, Reid (2018)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Pesch, Linda (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Petersen, Lloyd (1995)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Peterson, Rochelle (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Sociology
Dr. Peterson, Scott (2005)
Professor of Psychology
Psychology
Dr. Pettit, Donna (2021)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Education
Ploeger, Zachary (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Prax, Jamie (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Proehl, Nik (2011)
Adjunct Professor
Sociology
Quisley, Christine (2020)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Rainey, John (2020)
Adjunct Professor
College Now
Reis, Thalia (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Art
Renville, Darren (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Dean of Arts, Letters, & Science
Dr. Richardson, Lon (1997)
Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Rickgarn, Heather (2016)
Associate Professor of Management
Management
Rickgarn, John (2023)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Management
Dr. Rieppel, Daniel (1998)
Professor of Music
Fine Arts and Communications
Dr. Risacher, Mary (2009)
Associate Professor of Education
Education
Ritter, Elizabeth (2021)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Roberts, Nathan (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Sciences
Roelike, Laura (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Dean of Business, Educ, Prof Studies
Roundtree, Phillip (2025)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Ruark, Elizabeth (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Salentiny, Cortney (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Samson, Britt (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Sanchez, Jane (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Sander, Maureen (2021)
Adjunct Professor
Philosophy
Scheidt, Molly (2017)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Schense, Madeleine (2025)
Outreach Services Librarian
McFarland Library
Schmidt, Nadine (2004)
Professor of Theatre
Fine Arts and Communications
Schoolmeester, Wendy (2002)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Seeger, Kristen (2017)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Shahin, Sami (2006)
Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Sheik, Jessica (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Sieling, Amanda (2018)
Associate Professor of Justice Administration
Justice Administration
Sieling, Christopher (2025)
Adjunct Professor
College Now (Math)
Simon, Molly (2010)
Adjunct Professor
Political Science
Simonson, David (2022)
Adjunct Professor
Culinology
Skar, Sherwin (2012)
Adjunct Professor
Mathematics
Dr. Smalley, James (2017)
Associate Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Smidt, Katie (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Smith, Neil (2005)
Professor of English
English
Sobolik, Nicole (2023)
Adjunct Professor
Social Work
Spath, Gregory (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Sterner, John (2012)
Assistant Professor of Art
Art
Steuck, Beth (2005)
Adjunct Professor
Fine Arts and Communications
Stier, Melanie (2009)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Stockner, Charles (2013)
Adjunct Professor
Social Science
Strasser, Emily (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Volleyball
Strate, Marilyn (1988)
Associate Professor of Physical Education
Education
Strautz, Susan (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Sturrock, David (1996)
Professor of Political Science
Political Science
Suby, Deanna (2020)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. Syring, LeAnne (2014)
Professor of Special Education
Education
Tabaka, Jim (2008)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Tabaka, Sheila (1998)
Professor of Theatre
Fine Arts and Communications
Tader, Brooke (2025)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Biology
Thelen, Kelly (2024)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Thomas, Will (2006)
Professor of Accounting
Accounting
Dr. Thompson, Ruthe (1997)
Professor of English
English
Timm, Carlie (2024)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Dr. Tokheim, Benjamin (2022)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
Dr. Toland, Gerald (1990)
Professor of Economics/Department Chair
Economics
Toso, Richard (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Dean of Business, Educ, Prof Studies
Toulouse, William (2016)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Tuff, Valorie (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Ugorji, Julia (2024)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Management
Ujene, Michelle (2020)
Adjunct Professor
Accounting
Dr. Ullom, Renee (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
Underwood, Scott (2022)
Head Football Coach
Football
Urdahl, Troy (2017)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Van Asperen, Mariah (2024)
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach/Intramural Director/Instructor
Volleyball
Van Batavia, Wendy (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Van Drehle, Michael (2022)
Assistant Professor of Management
Management
Dr. Van Heukelom, Ruth (2014)
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Van Roekel, Chelsea (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Dr. VanOverbeke, Debbie (2003)
Professor of Education
Education
Dr. Vaughan, Elliot (2020)
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Veenstra, Diana (2019)
Adjunct Professor
College Now
Dr. Vierstraete, Sonya (2010)
Professor of Education/Department Chair
Education
Wade, Travis (2022)
Adjunct Professor
English
Wahle, Marty (2018)
Head Women's Swimming and Diving Coach/Assistant Professor
SMSU Athletics
Walker, Benjamin (2013)
Professor of Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Communications
Walker, Julie (2014)
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Fine Arts and Communications
Ward, Jacqueline (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Webb, Tom (2016)
Head Women's Basketball Coach/Assistant Professor
Women's Basketball
Webskowski, Heather (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Wedler, Anne (2018)
Associate Professor of Art
Art
Weihe, Amanda (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Mathematics
Westby, Daniel (2021)
Adjunct Professor
Volleyball
Westfall, Richard (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
White, Benjamin (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Wiggins, Mara (2002)
Associate Professor of Library/Department Chair
McFarland Library
Dr. Wijesiri, Wije (1999)
Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Dr. Williford, Tom (2005)
Professor of History / Department Chair
History
Dr. Wilson, Judy (2002)
Professor of English
English
Wilson, Lisa (2010)
Adjunct Professor
College Now
Woitalewicz, Sam (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Education
Woodward, Gordon (2015)
Adjunct Professor
Mathematics
Wright, Diane (2018)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Wright, Lon (1988)
Adjunct Professor
Music
Yang, Shoua (2025)
Professor of Political Science
Political Science
Dr. Yerigan, Tanya (1998)
Professor of Education
Education
Yu, Gloria (2024)
Adjunct Professor
Indigenous Nations and Dakota Studies
Dr. Zabka, Matthew (2016)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics
Zalanga, Samuel (2025)
Adjunct Professor
Sociology
Zavala, Hanan (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Exercise Science