Faculty 2023-2024
Date in parentheses shows first year of full-time service to Belmont.
Eric Tarr, Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2013)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., The Ohio State University Columbus; B.A., Capital University
Sarah Tarr, Instructor of Nursing (2021)
M.S.N., Duke University; B.S.N., Georgia College & State University
Cathy Taylor, Professor and Dean, Gordon Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing (2012)
D.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Health Science Center; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S.N., University of Alabama at Huntsville
Susan Lee Taylor, Professor Emerita of Marketing/Department Chair for Entrepreneurship and Marketing (2000)
D.B.A., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., B.S., Nicholls State University
Mary Lauren Teague, Assistant Professor of Music Business (2020)
J.D., University Tennessee Knoxville; B.B.A., Belmont University
Jennie Carter Thomas, Professor Emerita of Management (1989)
B.A., George Peabody College; M.S., Tennessee State University; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Jennifer T. Thomas, Professor of Biology (2000)
Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.S., Loyola University Chicago; B.S., University of Evansville
Jonathan L. Thorndike, Professor of English (1998)
Ph.D., M.A., Michigan State University; B.A., Alma College
Richard H. Tiner, Professor Emeritus of Mass Communication (1997)
Ph.D., Regent University; M.S., Eastern Washington University; B.S., Mid-America Christian University (Gulf Coast Bible College)
Ela Tokarska, Assistant Professor of Music (2023)
D.M.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro; M.M., Columbus State University; B.M., Akd Musyc Feliks Now (Poland); B.M., Columbus State University
Christa Tooley, Instructor of Sociology & Associate Director, Tranformative Innovation Hub (2022)
Carolyn Totaro, Instructor of Music (2021)
D.M.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.M., University of Akron
David T. Tough, Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2006)
Ed.D., Tennessee State University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University; B.A., University of North Texas
Joel Treybig, Professor of Music and Assistant Director of SOM (2005)
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.M., University of Akron; B.M.E., Baldwin Wallace University
Susan H. Trout, Assistant Professor of English (1998)
M.A., University of South Carolina; B.A., College of Charleston
Kevin S. Trowbridge, Associate Professor of Public Relations (2011)
Ph.D., Regent University; M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Union University
Margaret Tully, Instructor of Communication Studies (2022)
Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.A., Ball State University; B.A., Belmont University
Brad Turcotte, Assistant Professor of Music Business (2023)
J.D., Texas College of Law Houston; B.B.A., Belmont University
Bernard Turner, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Director of Social Entrepreneurship (2008)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.A., St. Marys University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of Toledo; B.S., University of Findlay
Camille Turner, Instructor and OTW Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (2013)
D.O.E., Nova Southeastern University; M.S.O.T., Belmont University; B.A., University of the South
Elizabeth Usman, Associate Professor of Law (2011)
J.D., Boston College; B.A., Boston University
Nicole VanBendegon, Instructor of Nursing (2023)
M.S.N., B.S., University of Wisconsin
Marnie Vanden Noven, Associate Professor of Sport Science (2012)
D.P.T., Concordia University ; Ph.D., M.P.T., Marquette University; M.S., B.A., University of Arizona
Mary E. Stairs Vaughn, Professor of Communication Studies and Chair Communication Studies (1999)
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ball State University; B.S., Grace College
Marieta V. Velikova, Professor of Economics (2006)
Ph.D., M.A., Mississippi State University; B.S., People’s Friendship University of Russia
Roy Vogt, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.M., University of Miami; B.A., University of North Texas
Michael L. Voight, Professor of Physical Therapy and Adm Sports PHT Residency Program (1998)
D.P.T., University of St Augustine; M.Ed., University of Virginia; B.S., Portland State University; CERT, Hahnemann University
Mark D. Volker, Professor of Music (2009)
Ph.D., University of Chicago; M.M., University of Cincinnati; B.M., Ithaca College
Larry E. Wacholtz, Professor of Music Business (1984)
Ph.D., The Ohio State University; M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Eastern Washington University; A.A., Spokane Falls Community College
Kelly Wagner, Instructor of Nursing (2023)
M.S.N., Benedictine University; B.S.N., Lewis University
Kristy Wahaib, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2010)
Pharm.D., Butler University
Charles F. Wainright, Professor of Healthcare Management (2008)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham; M.H.A., Baylor University; B.S., University of Alabama
Jacinda Walker, Faculty of Nursing (2021)
D.N.P., M.S.N., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S.N., Rush University
Kristin Walker, Faculty (2022)
D.O.T., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Dave Warburton, Professor of Practice of Motion Pictures (2023)
B.A., Emerson College
Dorothy Lee Warren, Professor of Accounting/Chair for Accounting and ISM (1998)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; M.B.A., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Randolph College
Jane Warren, Associate Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Choral Activities (2005)
D.M.A., University of South Carolina Columbia; M.M., Baylor University; M.M., Southern Methodist University; B.M., Furman University
Yulonda Warren, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; M.Ed., B.S., Tennessee State University
Jerry L. Warren, University Professor Emeritus (1969)
D.M.A., M.S.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M., Samford University
Amanda Waterman, Instructor of Nursing (2018)
M.S.N., Capella University; B.A., B.S.N., Quincy University
John Waters, Assistant Professor, College of Theology and Christian Ministry (2022)
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Richmont Graduate University; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Cynthia A. Watkins, Professor Emerita of Education (2001)
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia; M.Ed., Southeast Missouri State University; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
Joseph Watson Instructor of Architecture (2022)
Ph.D., University Pennsylvania Undergraduate; M.A., Union Theological Seminary; BARCH, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laurence A. Watts, Professor of Religion (2005)
Ph.D., Garrett-Evan Theological Seminary; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Duke University; B.A., Baylor University
Andrew Webster, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy (2007)
Ph.D., B.S., Temple University
Mark E. Whatley, Associate Professor of Music (2011)
D.M.A., Rice University; M.M., University of Kentucky; B.M., Belmont University
Amber Whatley, Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Design (2023)
M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Kristi L. Whitten, Professor of Music (2001)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University; B.M., Belmont University
Pat Whitworth III, Clinician Educator (2022)
MD, Boston University; B.S., Tulane University
Sara Wigal, Assistant Professor of Publishing (2019)
M.A., Emerson College; B.A., University Of California San Diego
James Wigginton, Instructor of Music (2021)
B.M., Belmont University
Andy Wildrick, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2023)
M.A., B.S., American University
Claire Wiley, Reference and Instruction Librarian with Associate Professor Rank (2011)
M.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; B.A., Harding University
Brandon Williams, Assistant Professor of Art (2019)
M.F.A., Kansas State University Manhattan; B.F.A., Kutztown University Of Pa
Byron Williams, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2023)
B.S., Belmont University
Christi Williams, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2013)
D.P.T., Belmont University; B.S., Clemson University
Christian Williams, Director and Assistant Professor of Public Health (2017)
D.P.H., M.P.H., B.S., East Tennessee State University
Molly Williams, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021)
D.N.P., John Hopkins University School of Nursing; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Georgia; B.S.N., Mercer University of Macon
Susan G. Williams, Professor Emerita of Management (2001)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; B.S., M.A., East Tennessee State University
Morgan Wills, Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (2023)
MD, Vanderbilty University; M.A., Regent College (Canada); B.A., Princeton University
Matthew Wilson, Instructor of Entreprenuership (2021)
M.B.A., B.B.A., Belmont University
Rachel Wilson, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship (2015)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham; B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Natasha Wilson, Instructor of Nursing (2022)
M.S.N., B.S.N., Marquette University
Betty Wiseman, Senior Woman Administrator (1967)
D.N.P., University of Kentucky; M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S., University of Mississippi
Linda G. Wofford, Professor of Nursing and Director of Graduate Studies In Nursing (2007)
D.N.P., University of Kentucky; M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S., University of Mississippi
Christopher Wolfe, Instructor of Physical Therapy (2022)
D.P.T., Shenandoah University; M.P.T., Augusta University; B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Debra Wollaber, Professor Emerita of Nursing (1988)
Ph.D., Syracuse University; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S.N., University of Mississippi
Jesse Wood, Assistant Professor of Education (2023)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee; M.A.T., B.A., Lee University
Beth Woodard, Associate Professor Emerita of Management (2000)
Ph.D., University of Alabama Birmingham; M.S., Medical University; B.S., Clemson University
Thomas Clifford Wooten, Professor of Accounting (1994)
Ph.D., M.P.Ac., Georgia State University; B.B.A., University of Georgia
Jarett Worden, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University
David K. Wyant, Assistant Professor of Management/Healthcare Management (2013)
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; M.A., M.B.A., Ohio State University; B.A., University of Oregon
Ted D. Wylie, Professor of Music (1985)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University; B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University
Lonnie R. Yandell, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1985)
Ph.D., B.A., Texas Tech University
Joshua Yates, Executive Director Transformative Innovation (2022)
Jayme Yeo, Associate Professor of English (2013)
Ph.D., M.A., Rice University; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; A.A., Portland Community College
Ryan Yoakum, Assistant Professor of Businss & Data Services Librarian (2023)
M.S., B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana
Sean Yoo, Professor of Finance (2008)
Ph.D., Temple University; M.B.A., University of Navarra (Spain); B.S., University of Buckingham (UK)
Angela Yoon, Instructor of Music (2022)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University Bloomington; B.M., Baylor University
G. Stanley York, Associate Professor of Management (2007)
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.S., Auburn University; B.A., Tennessee Temple University
Marilyn Young, Professor of Accounting/Chair for Acct and ISM (2001)
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.T.A., B.S., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Claudia Young, Instructor of Management (2022)
Ph.D., University of Alabama Birmingham; M.S., Bocconi University (Italy); B.S., University of Siena (Italy)
Julie Young, Associate Professor of Law (2022)
J.D., Harvard University; B.A., University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Evan Young, Assistant Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; M.S., Purdue University; B.S., University of Kentucky
Matthew Zeh, Assistant Professor of Physics (2022)
Ph.D., University of Texas Austin; B.M., B.S., West Virginia University
Lynn Zehrt, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Judicial Clerkships (2012)
J.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; LL.M, Georgetown University; B.A., University of South Carolina
Tiffinie Zellars, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)
D.N.P., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; M.S., Meharry Medical College; B.S.N., Tennessee State University
Mark Zhang, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2023)
Ph.D., Virginia Polytech Institute; MACC, William & Mary; B.B.A., Anhui University of Technology (China)
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