Our Faculty
Wesleyan’s world-class faculty are committed to student success and academic excellence.
Wesleyan University’s faculty are leaders in their disciplines, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching to the classroom. They are not only accomplished scholars and researchers but also dedicated mentors who prioritize student growth. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, our faculty guides students to think critically, explore new ideas, and pursue their passions in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
At Wesleyan, you’ll find faculty who are deeply engaged in their fields, often involving students directly in research and hands-on learning opportunities. This close-knit, collaborative approach ensures that students receive the individual attention they need to excel academically and prepare for successful careers.
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450+ Faculty-Scholars
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7:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
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30% Persons of Color
Faculty Perspectives
At Wesleyan, our faculty will encourage you to explore the world through diverse perspectives and support you in forging your own path to success.
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As part of that work, I am interested in questions about family engagement in education and how we can expand what counts as family engagement.
Alisha Butler
Assistant Professor of Education Studies
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I tell students that it’s great to make documentaries, but part of our job is to inspire the people who are on the ground, doing the work. Not all films change the world, but sometimes we can, and we do.
Tracy Heather Strain
Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies and Co-Director of WesDocs
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Even in the more elementary classes, I’m interested in exploring the ancient texts not just as a basic level of grammar and vocabulary, but in thinking about the cultural values that the texts preserve.
Andrew Szegedy-Maszak
Jane A. Seney Professor of Greek, Professor of Classical Studies, and Professor of Environmental Studies
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At Wesleyan, I’ve been able to work in an environment where I can do the highest level of research as well as teaching—Wesleyan is unusual in that it allows for research at this level even though it is not a huge institution.
Martha “Marty” Gilmore
Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Joshua Boger University Professor of the Sciences and Mathematics
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Many college students sit back and listen. At Wesleyan, you get the most interested and engaged student audiences who push you and your ideas further.
Erika Franklin Fowler
Professor of Government and Director of the Wesleyan Media Project
