Twenty-three scholars—from a variety of disciplines that include biology, Native American studies, and sociology—have joined the ranks of Dartmouth’s Arts & Sciences faculty this academic year. In this weeklong series, Dartmouth Now takes a closer look at some of these scholars, their research, and what brought them to Dartmouth.
“The Dartmouth community welcomes this extraordinary collection of professors to campus,” says Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences .
“They are both world-class teachers and scholars in their respective disciplines; their passion and expertise will greatly benefit and advance the Dartmouth community.”
In addition to the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Dartmouth’s professional schools have welcomed new tenured and tenure-track faculty.
has appointed Christopher I. Amos, Giovanni Bosco, Chao Cheng, Robert A. Cramer, Jr., Amarendra K. Das, Casey S. Greene, Adv. ’10, Todd W. Miller, David W. Mullins, Richard Simons, Elizabeth Teisberg, and Scott Williams to the faculty.
has welcomed scholars Yaniv Dover, Teresa Fort, Giovanni Gavetti, Steven Kahl ’91, and Margaret Pierson.
has appointed Brenden Epps, an assistant professor of engineering.
New faculty members say they had positive first impressions.
“I am very impressed by the vibrant scholarly environment of Dartmouth,” says Olga Zhaxybayeva, assistant professor of biological sciences. “I wish I had time to go to all the interesting seminars and symposia that happen here daily.”
Emily Walton, assistant professor of sociology, enjoys working with her students. “The students here are incredible—engaged, confident, and well prepared,” says Walton. “I love preparing for class and thinking about all the things the students will find interesting, as well as engaging in discussion with students who ask incredible questions and challenge us all to be better.”
Sara Muñoz, assistant professor of Spanish, says she feels comfortable at Dartmouth. “Every day I am astonished by how nice and collaborative people are here. Everybody is willing to help, to offer a piece of advice, and they make you feel at home,” she says. “This, combined with the highly intellectual atmosphere that surrounds Dartmouth, makes it an outstanding and privileged place to be.”
New tenured and tenure-track faculty at Dartmouth, 2012-13
Arts & Sciences
, Ernest Everett Just 1907 Professor of Natural Sciences; director of Dartmouth’s E.E. Just Program
, Mandel Family Professor of Arts and Sciences; chair of the religion department
, assistant professor of environmental studies
, assistant professor of French
, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences
, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences
, assistant professor of biological sciences
, associate professor of government; Mitsui Chair of the Study of Japan
, assistant professor of art history
, assistant professor of classical studies
, assistant professor of education
, Adv. ’07, assistant professor of education
, assistant professor of sociology
, assistant professor of German
, assistant professor of Spanish
, assistant professor of earth sciences
, assistant professor of philosophy
, assistant professor of Native American studies and environmental studies
, assistant professor of Spanish
, assistant professor of music
, assistant professor of sociology
, assistant professor of physics and astronomy
, assistant professor of biological sciences
The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
, professor of community and family medicine
, associate professor of genetics
, assistant professor of genetics
assistant professor of microbiology and immunology
, associate professor of psychiatry, associate professor of The Dartmouth Institute
, assistant professor of genetics
, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology
, assistant professor of micro immunology
, senior associate dean for medical education; professor of medicine, associate vice president for health affairs
, professor of community and family medicine
, professor of genetics and director of the Center for Integrative Biomedical Sciences
Thayer School of Engineering
, assistant professor of engineering
The Tuck School of Business
, assistant professor of business administration
, assistant professor of business administration
, associate professor of strategy
, associate professor of business administration
, assistant professor of business administration
