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English Faculty

At CSB+SJU, you’ll get to know your faculty, since the average class size is just 19. And 100% of those classes are taught by members of our faculty – as opposed to graduate assistants. As a Bennie or Johnnie, you’ll learn from and build relationships with experienced, distinguished professors and mentors who are recognized experts in their fields. In fact, 85% of our full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

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Christopher Bolin

Assistant Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 359B

320-363-3104

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Matt Callahan

Visiting Assistant Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 355D

320-363-3121

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Jessica Harkins

Associate Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 350B

320-363-2734

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Matthew Harkins

Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 352C

320-363-3217

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Betsy Johnson, M.F.A.

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John Kendall

Instructor

Office: SJU QUAD 354A

320-363-2708

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Luke Mancuso

Assoc Prof

Office: SJU Quad 355B

320-363-3582

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Rachel Marston

Associate Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 359A

320-363-3971

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Yvette South

Associate Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 352B

320-363-3089

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Christina Tourino

Associate Professor

Office: SJU QUAD 354B

320-363-2710

Retired Faculty

  • Cindy Malone, Ph.D., Retired
  • Madhu Mitra, Ph.D., Retired