Faculty
world class
professors
Arizona Christian University faculty is committed to fostering an atmosphere wherein academics from a Biblical Worldview are not merely taught but lived. Professors, experts in their respective fields, and passionate about the subjects they teach, challenge, and stretch their students to reach their goals. Students are encouraged to think critically and analyze what they learn in the classroom thoroughly.
full time
Steve Adamson, Ph.D.
Provost and Chief Operating Officer
Interim Chair of the Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Anthony A. Bryson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director of the CORE Christian Liberal Arts Curriculum
Tom Campbell, J.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Business Administration
John Hinson, M.A.
Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Jess Harris
CORE Professor, Business Professor
Linnea Lyding, Ed.D.
Associate Professor – Assistant Dean
Shelly Roden School of Education
Amy Nichols, M.A.
Instructor
Shelly Roden School of Education
Carolyn Pela, Ph.D.
Professor
Assistant Dean School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities
Jeff Phillips, M.Div.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Benjamin Pundit, N.M.D.
Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Nanci Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Science and Mathematics
Adam Sonstroem, M.A.
Department of Communication Studies
Joseph Triolo, M.A.
Assistant Professor
CORE Christian Liberal Arts Curriculum
George Barna, Ph.D.
Professor
Edward A. Clavell, D.Min.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Interim Chair of the School of Business Administration
Paul A. Creasman, Ph.D.
Department of Communication Studies
Kyle DiRoberts, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Gerald Fercho, M.A.
Assistant Professor – Department Chair
Department of Music
Libbie Kent, M.M.
Associate Professor
Department of Music
Joseph Kezele, M.D.
Associate Professor Biology
Tracy Munsil, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Department Chair
Department of Government, History and Philosophy
Warren Pettitt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Department Chair
Department of Science and Mathematics
Adam Rasmussen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Humanities
Michelle Rauch, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Online Implementation and Program Development
Steven Rutt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Matt Spivey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of English and Modern Languages
Jeff Welsh, M.B.A.
School of Business Administration
contingent
Kathy Mason
Bible Professor
Rachel White
Family Studies Professor
Briana Procunier
English Professor
Al Fadi
Bible Professor, Business Professor
Julianna Witt
Music Professor
Susan Johnson
CORE Professor, History Professor
Holly Priestley
Science Professor
Vince Scarpinato
Business Professor
Jann Stewart
Communication Professor
Kira Rugen
Music Professor
Meghan Ruel
Music Professor
