Introducing new appointments in the Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is proud to recognize our colleagues who have been promoted to rank professor and to welcome new faculty members joining us in 2025. 

Their expertise, dedication, and diverse perspectives strengthen our community and enrich the student experience.

Professors

• Dr. Steig Johnson, professor, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
• Dr. Lindsay Tedds, professor, Department of Economics
• Dr. Brent Else, professor, Department of Geography
• Dr. Amelia Kiddle, professor, Department of History
• Dr. Akiko Sharp, professor (teaching), School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures
• Dr. Angela George, professor, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures
• Dr. Jean-Francois Richer, professor, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures
• Dr. Andrea Protzner, professor, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Daniel McGrath, professor, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Michael Adorjan, professor, Department of Sociology
• Dr. Pallavi Banerjee, professor, Department of Sociology

New and continuing faculty 2025

• Dr. Nicholas Rooney, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
• Dr. Motilola Akinfemisoye-Adejare, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
• Dr. David Janzen, assistant professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film
• Dr. Arti Modgill, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Communication, Media and Film
• Dr. Chris Sullivan, associate professor, Department of Economics
• Dr. Sarah Johnston, associate professor, Department of Economics
• Dr. Heidi Esau, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Economics
• Dr. Anna Veprinska, assistant professor, Department of English
• Dr. Gillman Payette, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Philosophy
• Dr. Claire Midgley, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Psychology
• Dr. Laura de Oca Barrera, assistant professor, Department of Sociology
• Dr. Lucy Harry, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Sociology
• Dr. Yvonne Zylan, associate professor, Department of Sociology
• Dr. Mark Machacek, assistant professor (teaching), Department of Sociology