PennWest announced the promotion of 22 faculty members at PennWest University for the 2025-2026 academic year. Of the 22 faculty members receiving promotions, one faculty member was promoted to assistant professor, 12 promoted to associate professor, and nine promoted to full professor.
The promotions took effect on Aug. 25.
“These promotions reflect years of dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service,” said Dr. Jim Fisher, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “Each faculty member honored has demonstrated excellence in their field and a deep commitment to student success and to advancing the mission of PennWest University. We are proud to recognize their achievements and grateful for their contributions to our community.”
Faculty promotions are a significant marker of academic achievement and recognition of professional growth, scholarly contributions, and service to the university and the broader academic community.
College of Education, Arts, and Humanities
Gregory Davis, Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
Jennifer Dempsey, Full Professor, Education
Karabo Legwaila, Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
Cristin Leahy, Full Professor, Education
Mary Nientimp, Associate Professor, Education
Suzanne Proulx, Full Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
Nikolas Roberts, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, History, and Politics
Kristen Schaffner, Associate Professor, Education
Razak Surrey, Full Professor, English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages
Michelle Torregano, Full Professor, Education
College of Health Sciences and Human Services
Julaine Field, Full Professor, Psychology, Counseling, and Art Therapy
Sheila Lorenzo de la Peña, Associate Professor, Psychology, Counseling, and Art Therapy
Susan Maloney, Full Professor, Nursing and Health Professions
Darla Timbo, Associate Professor, Psychology, Counseling, and Art Therapy
Jeffrey Tienes, Associate Professor, Social Work, Sociology, and Human Services
Robin Weaver, Full Professor, Nursing and Health Professions
College of Science, Technology, and Business
Lacey Fulton, Full Professor, Business Economics, and Communication
Natasha Dias, Associate Professor, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Dolly Crawford, Associate Professor, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bryan Crable, Associate Professor, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University Libraries
Nathan Fralick, Associate Professor, Library and Information Services
Student Services
Tierra Bloom, Assistant Professor, Student Services.