Twenty-two faculty members have earned promotions beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. Not pictured: Christopher Schott, Ilgin Sager, John Trevathan and Waldemar Rohloff. (Photo collage by Jeff Rivet)
By Michael Moore
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Steven Berberich announced promotions for 22 tenure and non-tenure track faculty members at the University of Missouri–St. Louis ahead of the 2023-24 academic year. The promotions will take effect on Sept. 1.
“I am delighted to announce the promotions of 22 faculty members. These individuals are to be lauded for their work to transform the lives of people in our St. Louis community and beyond,” Berberich said.
“I would like to especially recognize the faculty members who have been awarded tenure. This tremendous achievement in their careers acknowledges superlative teaching, research and service. I eagerly anticipate seeing them continue to advance toward full professorship and make even greater contributions in the years to come.”
Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor. Among the non-tenure track faculty, four individuals were promoted to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor, and one to associate clinical professor.
TENURE TRACK
Promotion to associate professor with tenure
Badri Adhikari, Department of Computer Science
Emily Brown, Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs
Michael Gearhart, School of Social Work
Sheila Grigsby, College of Nursing
Andrea Hupman, Department of Supply Chain and Analytics
Shea Kerkhoff, Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership
Timothy Makubuya, Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership
Lauren Olin, Department of Philosophy
Florian Sichling, School of Social Work
NON-TENURE TRACK
Promotion to associate teaching professor
Jamillah Boyd, Department of Information Systems and Technology
Rachel Craft, Department of Sociology
Matthew Kimbrell, Department of English
Katherine O’Daniels, Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership
Christopher Schott, Department of English
Ilgin Sager, Department of Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy and Statistics
Julie Smith Sodey, Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership
John Trevathan, Department of Languages and Cultural Studies
Promotion to associate clinical professor
Patrick Stark, College of Optometry
Promotion to teaching professor
Jill Alexander, Department of Communication and Media
Vanessa Loyd, College of Nursing
Waldemar Rohloff, Department of Philosophy
Diane Saleska, College of Nursing
