2024 New Faculty Profiles | University of Portland

2024 New Faculty Profiles

Air Force ROTC

Col. Joe Augustine

Col. Joseph (Joe) Augustine Professor of Air and Space Studies and Commander, Air Force ROTC

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Army ROTC

Maj. Robin Ranit

Maj. Robin Ranit Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC

"A life-long native of Oregon, Major Robin Ranit’s civilian work experience includes civil engineering and land surveying."

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SFC Derrick Rice

SFC Derrick Rice Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC

"Education is paramount to making good people better and improving life for all mankind. I am motivated and excited to be a part of other people's betterment."

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dilip Paul Ph.D.

Dilip Paul Ph.D. Visiting Instructor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

"As an educator, Dr. Dilip Paul aims to inspire students to draw upon their cultural and familial backgrounds as essential assets for learning, leadership, and driving social change."

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Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

Br. Patrick Tumwine, C.S.C., M.Ed.

Br. Patrick Tumwine, C.S.C., M.Ed. Franz Postdoctoral Fellow in Educational Leadership, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

"As a self-directed educator, I am passionate about preparing students for a better world of inclusion and respect and committed to transforming a classroom environment into knowledge co-creating spaces."

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Psychological Sciences

Michael Christie, Ph.D.

Michael Christie, Ph.D. Visiting Instructor, Psychological Sciences

"Michael Christie is excited about teaching the newest generation of psychologists and psychology-curious students."

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Mercedes Oliva, Ph.D.

Mercedes Oliva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences

"Mercedes Oliva is currently investigating how components of executive function may relate to mental fixation and creative thinking."

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Pamplin School of Business

Beth DuFault, Ph.D.

Beth DuFault, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing, Pamplin School of Business

"I am excited to educate and guide students as they become honorable, ethical, socially responsible leaders who will create positive differences in our world."

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Jun Yang Tan, Ph.D.

Jun Yang Tan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Accounting, Pamplin School of Business

"Jun Yang Tan was drawn to UP by the opportunity to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects."

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School of Education

Kenneth Struckmeier, M.S.

Kenneth Struckmeier, M.S. Director of Student Placements and Instructor, School of Education

"As an undergraduate, UP prepared me for a successful career as a teacher and educational leader, and it is my honor and privilege to return and support aspiring educators."

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Shiley School of Engineering

Chatchai Khunboa, Ph.D.

Chatchai Khunboa, Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Shiley School of Engineering

"I am very excited to meet my students, share my research expertise, and inspire them to understand the significance of the Internet of Things in today's environment during my brief Fulbright term. "

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School of Nursing and Health Innovations

Consuelo (Coco) Grant, Ph.D.

Consuelo (Coco) Grant, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations

"UP’s commitments to faith and formation, service and leadership, are what brings Coco Grant to the Bluff."

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Maria Wilcoxson, M.S.N.

Maria Wilcoxson, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations

"I am excited to teach nursing to the next generation of nurses, helping them find their passion and role in the field. I am honored to share my nursing experiences and love for helping others."

Learn more about Maria Wilcoxson