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Lisa KamphausLisa Kamphaus, MSIA, ASID, LEED-AP ID+C
Professor, Interior Design
Chair, Graphic Design
(412) 536-1526
Stephanie AdamStephanie Adam, D.B.A.
Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources Management

Deborah AlexanderDeborah Alexander
Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources Management

Lynn ArcherLynn Archer, Ed.D.
Professor and Chair, Information Systems
Co-Chair, Management Division, Management Information
Information Systems (MSIS)
(412) 536-1182
Lindsey Assisi, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty
Director of Simulation, Nursing
(421) 536-1060
Sarah Austin, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Rishi BahlRishi Bahl, Ph.D.
Associate Professor , Marketing
(412) 847- 1819
Cristina BahmCristina Bahm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Information Technology
Information Systems Technology Graduate Program Chair , Information Technology
Information Systems (MSIS)
Management Information Systems
(412) 536-1192
Pamela Baratka, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

James Barnett
Adjunct Faculty , Information Technology

Jennifer BedillionJennifer Bedillion
Administrative Assistant, Nursing
Administrative Assistant to Faculty
(412) 536-1170
Joshua BellinJoshua Bellin, Ph.D.
Professor, English
412-536-1217
Barbara BencsicsBarbara Bencsics
Administrative Assistant, Division of Academic Affairs
Administrative Assistants to Faculty
(412) 536-1213
Gloria BieberGloria Bieber
Administrative Assistant Design and Education, Interior Design
Administrative Assistant to Faculty
Graphic Design
Education
(412) 536-1024
Bischoff-LisaLisa Bischoff
Adjunct Faculty , Modern Language

Edward BobinchockEdward J. Bobinchock, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Humanities Division Chair , Religious Studies
Philosophy
412-536-1209
Victor A. Boerio
Adjunct Faculty , Philosophy
Adjunct Faculty , Religious Studies

Eric Boynton
Adjunct Faculty , Religious Studies
Adjunct Faculty , Philosophy

Rebecca BozymRebecca Bozym, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of the Natural and Behavioral Sciences Division, Chemistry
412-536-1158
Edward BrettEdward Brett, Ph.D.
Emeriti Faculty, History
Political Science

Carolyn Broz
Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics

Denise BuckeyDenise Buckey
Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Burkholder-BenjaminBenjamin Burkholder
Adjunct Faculty , Philosophy
Adjunct Faculty , Religious Studies

Crystal CallaCrystal Calla
Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources Management

Capozza MarkMark Capozza
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Amy Caputo MSN, RN, CSN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Mary CarlinMary Carlin, MSN, RN, CHEN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Carlson-MargaretMargaret M. Carlson
Adjunct Faculty , Modern Language

Maria CarusoMaria Caruso
Director of Creative Initiatives/Associate Professor, Performing Arts
412-536-1212
Pamela ChapmanPamela Chapman, Ph.D., RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
Chair, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chair, Master of Science in Nursing Department
Co-Chair, Education & Nursing Division, Nursing
Graduate Nursing
(412) 536-1259
Shinil ChoShinil Cho, Ph.D.
Professor, Mathematics
Professor, Physics
412-536-1178
Katie E. Christman
Adjunct Faculty , Interior Design

Michelle Cianciosi-RimbeyMichelle Cianciosi-Rimbey
Assistant Professor, Education
(412) 536-1761
Nancy ColletteNancy Collette
Adjunct Faculty , Performing Arts

Crammond-JoannaJoanna Crammond
Adjunct Faculty , English

Bill CrowleyWilliam J. Crowley, J.D.
Assistant Professor and Chair, Justice, Law and Security
(412) 536-1191
Debra Cummins-Dunn
Adjunct Faculty, Leadership and Administrative Development (LEAD)

Darville_Jeffrey Jeffrey. Darville, Ph.d.
Visiting Professor, Marketing
(412) 847-1811
Mark DawsonMark Dawson, MBA, CPA
Professor, Accounting
Professor, Finance
412-536-1190
Sarah Devine
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Amy Donaldson, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Duckworth-JaniceJanice Duckworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Human Resources Management
(412) 536-1106
Duffy-ShirleyShirley Duffy
Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Christine DuncanChristine Duncan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biology
(412) 536-1160
Mark DunnMark Dunn, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Information Systems

Mary EllenaMary Ellena-Wygonik
Adjunct Faculty, English

Whitney Elsesser, MSN, CNM, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Lori Fazio
Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences

Zachary FishZachary Fish
Adjunct Faculty, ESL

Carrie Fisher, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Carrie FlickingerCarrie Flickinger, M.A., M.S.
Adjunct Faculty, Communications

Amy Flynn, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing
(412) 536-1081
Brandon FoleyBrandon Foley, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Finance
Adjunct Faculty, Management

Joshua ForrestJoshua Forrest, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, History
Professor and Chair, Political Science
412-536-1809; Cell: 412-478-5628
Nyiesha Forte
Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Jean FortiJean Forti, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Human Resources Management
412-536-1193
Crystal FortwanglerCrystal Fortwangler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Film Program, Film
(412) 536-1207
Leigh Frederick, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing
(412) 536-1236
David FrickDavid Frick
Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Fry-ElizabethElizabeth Fry
Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Jessica GanniJessica Ganni, Ph.D.
Writers’ Center Director , Student Academic Support Services
Adjunct Faculty, English
(412) 536-1230
Maria GenestMaria Genest, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Honors Institute Director, Education
(412) 536-1761
Ron Gilardi, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty , Information Technology

Elizabeth Gnalian, BSC, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Rayuana Gray, MSN, RN, RYT
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Richard Grimes, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty , History
Adjunct Faculty , Political Science

Kathleen GuentnerKathleen Guentner, PhD, RN, CNE
Adjunct Faculty , Nursing

Nancy Hajduk
Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics

Jennifer Hast, BSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Katherine HeilesKatherine Heiles
Adjunct Faculty, English

Barbara HerringtonBarbara Herrington, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair , Psychology
412-536-1159
Michael J. Hochrein
Adjunct Professor, Justice, Law and Security

Todd HoffmanTodd Hoffman
Division Coordinator, Graphic Design
(412) 536-1023
Sean Huff
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science

Innerst-StacyStacy Innerst
Adjunct Faculty , Graphic Design

Dasha Jackson
Lab Support Coordinator, Biology
Lab Support Coordinator, Chemistry
(412) 536-1065
Stephanie Johnson, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Tressa JonesTressa Jones
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design

Irene JoosIrene Joos, Ph.D.
Professor, Information Systems
Management Information Systems
412-536-1278
Linda PlattLinda Jordan Platt, Ph.D.
Professor
College Writing Program Director , English
412-536-1222
Christina BaktayChristina S. Kalkstein, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing
(412) 536-1221
Cheryl Kamarados
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Deborah KaneDeborah Kane
Adjunct Faculty , Administration and Management
Adjunct Faculty , Marketing

Cindi Karaffa
Adjunct Faculty, International Studies

Bruce KargerBruce A. Karger
Adjunct Faculty , Mathematics

Kelleher-AdriaAdria Kelleher
Adjunct Faculty , English

Joseph Kienzle, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Michelle KirkpatrickMichelle Kirkpatrick, MSIA
Assistant Professor, Interior Design

Robin Knee, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, ESL

Dorothy Kurylo, DNP, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Lampe-LaurenLauren Lampe, MFA
Professor, Graphic Design
412-536-1074
Lauren LanzinoLauren Lanzino, D.C.
Assistant Professor and Chair, Health Sciences
(412) 536-1076
Robin Lawson, MD
Clinical Coordinator, DNAP Program, Health Sciences
(412) 536-1017
Timothy Layman, DNP, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Paul LeBlankPaul Le Blanc, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, History
Professor, Political Science
412-536-1796
Albert-LeeAlbert Lee
Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources Management

Melissa Leone, BSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Kevin LhotaKevin Lhota, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Management
(412) 536-1210
Xuan LiXuan Li
Adjunct Faculty, ESL

Terri LibertoTerri Liberto, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Andrea Lindsay
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Nadav LipkinNadav Lipkin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Chair, Communications
(412) 536-1025
Dale LumleyDale Lumley, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty, English

Carey Mancuso, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Markowitz LeeLee Markowitz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology
(412) 536-1161
Joel MartinezJoel Martinez
ESL Director, ESL
Adjunct Faculty, Modern Language, Modern Language
(412) 536-1008
Lacey Maude, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Rosemary McCarthy PhDRosemary McCarthy, Ph.D
Associate Provost and Academic Dean and
Dean of Graduate Studies & Adult Education, Division of Academic Affairs
Pandemic Safety Officer
Professor, Nursing
(412) 536-1173
McKeown MichaelMike McKeown
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Diane McMahon, Ph.D., CFRE
Adjunct Professor, Sociology
(412) 735-3169
Cynthia Miller
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Ian Miller, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Laura MoadLaura Moad
Administrative Assistant, Faculty Office, Administrative Assistant to Faculty
(412) 536-1184
Mogesa-BenjaminBenjamin Mogesa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair, Chemistry
(412) 536-1169
Eric Mohr
Adjunct Faculty , Philosophy
Adjunct Faculty , Religious Studies

Janine BayerJanine Molinaro, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, English
412-536-1785
Sheila MuellerSheila Mueller, MBA, CPA
Professor and Chair
Co-Chair Management Division
Applied studies Program Chair
Administration & Management Department Co-Chair, Accounting
Professor and Chair, Leadership and Administrative Development (LEAD)
(412) 536-1180
Suzanne Munshaw, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Muth-DinaDina Muth, CFA, MBA
Assistant Professor - Finance, Accounting
Assistant Professor - Management, Finance
(412) 536-1384
Whitney Myers, BSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Marry Ann Nicholls
Adjunct Faculty , Religious Studies
Adjunct Faculty , Philosophy

Michaela NoakesMichaela A Noakes, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Information Systems and Technology
Director of Instructional Design and QM Coordinator
TechSolve Coordinator, Information Technology
Management Information Systems
(412) 536-1618
Phil NovakPhillip Richard Novak
Adjunct Faculty , Human Resources Management

Mary O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
Adjunct Faculty, DNAP program, Health Sciences

Ryan O'GradyRyan O'Grady, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair, Mathematics
Associate Professor and Chair, Physics
(412) 536-1223
Michael Opferman_24Michael Opferman
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Thomas PalmerThomas Palmer
Adjunct Faculty, Management

Parker-KathleenKathleen Parker
Adjunct Faculty , History
Adjunct Faculty , Political Science

Kalee Paskorz, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Abigail Patcher
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Andrea PeckAndrea Peck, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Education
(412) 536-1211
Podnar-ThomasThomas Podnar
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science
Adjunct Faculty, Information Systems (MSIS)

Joseph PuglisiJoseph Puglisi, MBA
Adjunct Faculty, Marketing

Razgarina-MarinaMarina Razgarina
Adjunct Faculty, ESL

Maria RipepiMaria Ripepi Diven, M.F.A.
Associate Professor, Interior Design
(412) 536-1527
Natalie Rugg 2023Natalie Rugg, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Education Graduate Program Chair, Education
(412) 536-1257
Russell-LeslieLeslie L. Russell
Adjunct Faculty , ESL

Karen SamuelsKaren Samuels
Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Andy SchwanbeckAndy Schwanbeck, MFA
Associate Professor
Department Chair, Graphic Design
(412) 847-2525
Eric SchwartzEric D. Schwartz
Adjunct Faculty , Accounting
Adjunct Faculty , Management
Adjunct Faculty , Administration and Management

Linda Scott
Administrative Assistant, Science Faculty Office, Administrative Assistants to Faculty
(412) 536-1156
Sethi-RishiRishi Sethi, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty, Film

Nancy Shaler
Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Jennifer Shalkham, BSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Emily ShimkoEmily Shimko, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
Director - La Roche Experience, La Roche Experience
(412) 536-1164
Mary ShuttlesworthMary Shuttlesworth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
(412) 536-1797
Kathryn SilvisKathryn Silvis, Ed.D.
Professor
Education & Nursing Division Co-Chair, Education
(412) 536-1297
Donald SimpsonDonald Simpson, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor, Interior Design

Angela Smith, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor-Nursing
Director, DNP Program, Nursing
Graduate Nursing
(412) 536-1762
Smith-BrianBrian Smith, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics

Ann Smith-Hodgin, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, RN
Assistant Professor
Director, FNP Program, Nursing
Graduate Nursing
(412) 536-1784
Julie Smyder, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
(412) 536-1157
Sarwar Sohel, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Chair, Computer Science
(412) 536-1020
Spangler-KatherineKatherine Spangler
Adjunct Faculty , Graphic Design
Adjunct Faculty , Interior Design

Sproull-FrederickFrederick Sproull, Ph.D./JD
Associate Professor and Chair, Biology
(412) 536-1162
Mark SteenMark Steen
Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Azlan-TajuddinAzlan Tajuddin, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Sociology
Professor and Chair, International Studies
(412) 536-1220
Tyler-MelissaMelissa M. Tyler
Adjunct Faculty , Performing Arts

Christina Unger
Adjunct Faculty, Justice, Law and Security

Dustin Updyke
Adjunct Faculty , Information Systems (MSIS)

Vinski-MichaelMichael Vinski
Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences

Albert Vogt
Adjunct Faculty, Accounting

Weida-VirginiaVirginia Weida
Adjunct Faculty , Interior Design

Denise Whitacre Denise Whitacre
Adjunct Faculty, Leadership and Administrative Development (LEAD)

Thomas White E.
Adjunct Faculty , History
Adjunct Faculty , Political Science

Leona Whiteman
Adjunct Faculty , Information Systems
Adjunct Faculty , Leadership and Administrative Development (LEAD)

Margaret Whitlatch
Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Laura WhitmanLaura Whitman
Adjunct Faculty, Education

Brett WhittenbergerBrett W. Whittenberger
Adjunct Professor, Justice, Law and Security
(412) 536-1213
Jordan Winland, MSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

Dana Winterhalter
Adjunct Faculty , Graphic Design

Christine Wittebort, DNAP, CRNA
Director DNAP Program, Health Sciences
(412) 536-1238
Christine Yaklich-MillerChristine J. Yaklich-Miller
ESL Instructor and Staff Member, ESL
Global Engagement

Sr. RitaSr. Rita Yeasted, SFCC, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emerita, English
(412) 536-1216
Young-MichaelMichael Young W.
Adjunct Faculty , English

Kayla Zehnder, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Chair, ELMSN program, Nursing
Graduate Nursing
(412) 536-1187