Three New Department Chairs

Anisa Zvonkovic was appointed chair of the Department of Human Development at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She was professor and chair of the department of human development and family studies at Texas Tech University. From 1985 to 2005, she taught at Oregon State University.

Dr. Zvonkovic is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.

Karilynne Wallace was named chair of the program of aerospace studies and director of the Air Force ROTC program at Utah State University. She has been serving as a budget officer for the Air Force at the Pentagon.

Lieutenant Colonel Wallace is a graduate of Utah State University and holds a master’s degree in space operations from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Amy Petersen Jensen is the new chair of the department of theatre and media arts at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She is an associate professor in the department. Dr. Jensen is co-editor of the Journal of Media Literacy Education.

Professor Jensen holds a Ph.D. in theatre history, theory, and criticism from the University of Illinois.

 

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Related Articles

Latest News

Julie Ross Named Provost at Virginia Tech

Following eight years of service as dean of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, Dr. Ross is slated to become the university's chief academic officer in January.

Tashika Griffith Appointed President of Germanna Community College in Virginia

“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success,” said Dr. Griffith. “I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region.”

Meggan Madden Elevated to President of Principia College in Illinois

“Principia has had a profound influence on my own life, and I’m inspired every day by our students, faculty, and staff who bring such thoughtfulness and creativity to their work,” said Dr. Madden. “Together, we’re building on a strong foundation to shape a vibrant future for the college.”

Lisa Lambert Elevated to President of Chatham University in Pittsburgh

Following over four months of interim service, Lisa Lambert has been officially named the twenty-first president of Chatham University in Pittsburgh. She has taught biology at the university for the past four decades.

Stephanie Nesbitt Named President of Utica University in New York

A faculty member in the School of Business and Justice Studies for over a decade, Dr. Nesbitt currently serves as Utica's provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. She is slated to become the university's next president on January 1.

Associate Professor – Clinical and Counselling Psychology

The Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Clinical and Counselling Psychology.

Assistant Professor – Indigenous Studies and Social Justice Education

The Department of Social Justice Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Indigenous Studies and Social Justice Education.

Instructor, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Instructor to begin in the 2026-27 academic year for a renewable term of up to three years.

Tenure Stream Faculty Position in Marketing

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Business invites applications for one tenure track position at the rank of an untenured non-rookie Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing, beginning Fall 2026.

Instructional Professor (Open Rank) – Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Instructional Professor position at rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Instructional Professor. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.