New Faculty 2019
College of the Arts and Media
School of Music
Coreen Duffy
Assistant Professor
Education
D.M.A., University of Southern California, 2014
M.M., University of Miami, 2008
J.D., University of Michigan, 2002
B.M.A./B.A., University of Michigan, 1998
Experience
Visiting Assistant Professor/Interim Director of Choral Activities, University of Montana, 2018-2019
Full-Time Lecturer, Choral Studies, University of Miami Frost School of Music, 2013-2018
Adjunct Musicology Faculty, University of Miami Frost School of Music, 2011-2013
School of Theatre and Dance
Lara Berich
Assistant Professor
Education
M.F.A., Boston University, 2006
B.A., Greensboro College, 1999
Experience
Costume Technology Lecturer/Costume Studio Manager, Ohio University, 2017-2019
Apprentice Scenes Costume Technology Supervisor, The Santa Fe Opera, 2013-2019
Costume Technology Instructor/Staff Draper/Tailor, Indiana University, 2007-2012
Costume Shop Manager/Draper/Dyer/Craftsperson, Muhlenberg College, 2006-2007
Mike Post
Assistant Professor
Education
M.F.A., University of Montana, 1995
A.B., Ripon College, 1984
Experience
Production Manager, Marin Theatre Company, 2015-2019
Production Manager, Georgia Shakespeare, 2014
Instructor, Georgia Perimeter College, 2010-2019
Production Manager, The Center for Puppetry Arts, 2008-2010
School of Visual and Media Arts
Michael Cassens
Assistant Professor
Education
M.S., University of Montana, 2003
B.A., University of Montana, 1996
Experience
Assistant Professor, University of Montana, 2019
Lecturer, University of Montana, 2010-2018
Adjunct Professor, University of Montana, 2001-2010
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training
Shane Murphy
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2019
M.S., Indiana University, 2016
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 2014
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado, 2016-2019
Academic Advisor, Research Mentor, and Instructor, University of Northern Colorado, 2017
Associate Instructor and Graduate Research Assistant, Indiana University, 2014-2016
Athletic Training Apprentice and Student Athletic Trainer, University of Wisconsin, 2011-2014
School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Andrew Kittelson
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver, 2016
D.P.T., Regis University, 2010
B.S., Arizona State University, 2002
Experience
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Denver, 2017-2019
Research Assistant, University of Colorado Denver, 2010-2011
Physical Therapist, ProCare Physical Therapy, 2010-2011
Physical Therapist, Therex, Inc., 2010-2011
Brian Loyd
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2017
D.P.T., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2012
B.A., Hastings College, 2009
Experience
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Utah, 2018-2019
Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2012
Teaching Assistant, Hastings College, 2009-2010
School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences
Rachel Madorskiy
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2019
B.A., University of Louisville, 2014
Experience
Research Assistant, University of South Carolina, 2016-2019
Instructor, University of South Carolina, 2017-2018
Guest Lecturer, University of South Carolina, 2016
College of Humanities and Sciences
Department of Mathematical Science
Javier Pérez Álvaro
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 2015
M.A., Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 2011
B.A., Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 2009
Experience
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Montana, 2017-2019
Research Associate, KU Leuven, Belgium, 2016-2017
Research Associate, The University of Manchester, UK, 2014-2016
Division of Biological Sciences
Laurie Minns
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, 2005
B.S., University of Montana, 1999
B.A., University of Montana, 1997
Experience
Lecturer, University of Montana, 2010-2019
Adjunct Instructor, Kaplan University, 2009-2015
Adjunct Instructor, Chamberlain School of Nursing, 2009-2010
Adjunct Instructor, Community College of Vermont, 2005-2006
Guest Lecturer, Colby Sawyer College 2002
Department of English
Erin Saldin
Assistant Professor
Education
M.F.A., University of Virginia, 2007
B.A., Carleton College, 2000
Experience
Lecturer, University of Montana, 2012-2019
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Montana, 2008-2012
Instructor, University of Virginia, 2006-2007
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
Ben Chiewphasa
Assistant Professor
Education
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019
M.A., University of Montana, 2016
B.A., Denison University, 2014
Experience
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Montana, 2018-2019
Cataloging Specialist, University of Montana, 2015-2019
Archaeological Technician, Bitterroot National Forest and Helena National Forest, 2015
Ludvig G. Browman Fellow in Museum Studies, The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, 2015
Missoula College
Department of Applied Arts and Sciences
Jessica Dougherty-McMichael
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2011
B.A., University of Montana, 2001
Experience
Adjunct Instructor, University of Montana, 2009-2019
Instructor, University of Notre Dame, 2004-2006
Department of Business Technology
Carlton Galbreath
Assistant Professor
Education
Co-Active Coach Training Program, Coaches Training Institute, 2016
Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania, 2016
B.B.A., Gonzaga University, 2012
Experience
Co-Founder and CEO, BossB, MD, 2018-2019
Principal, Carlton Galbreath and Associates, 2016-2019
Account Executive, HubSpot, 2016-2017
Enterprise Sales Area Manager, Tableau Software, 2015-2016
Sales Area Manager, Tableau Software, 2013-2014
Victor Valgenti
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Washington State University, 2012
M.S., City University (Bellevue, WA), 2002
B.A., University of Montana, 1993
Experience
VP Research, Petabi, Inc., 2013
Adjunct Professor, Washington State University, 2012
Software Engineer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory (SEL), 2010-2013
Ph.D. Intern, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2009
Department of Health Professions
Colleen Holmquist
Assistant Professor
Education
B.S., University of Montana, 2015
A.A., University of Montana, 1994
Respiratory Therapy Technician Certificate, Missoula Vo-Tech, 1981
Experience
EEG Technologist, Community Medical Center, 1996-2019
On-call EEG Technologist, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, 2017-2019
Adjunct Instructor, University of Montana College of Technology, 2004-2013
Department of Industrial Technology
John Freer
Assistant Professor
Education
M.S., San Francisco Institute of Architecture, 2016
Experience
Adjunct Faculty, University of Montana, 2014-2019
Principal/Owner, GBS Consulting, 2006-2019
President/Owner/Founder, Riverworks, Inc., 1997-2012
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Department of Counseling
Jayna Mumbauer
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2019
M.A., Wake Forest University, 2016
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 2012
Experience
Group Counseling Supervisor, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, 2018
Elementary School Group Counselor, Napford Elementary School, 2017-2018
Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Scholar, University of Central Florida, 2016-2019
Academic Coach, Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute, University of Central Florida, 2016-2017
Inclusive Education Services Graduate Assistant, University of Central Florida, 2016-2018
Emily Sallee
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2019
M.A., George Fox University, 2009
B.A., Warner Pacific University, 2007
Experience
Adjunct Instructor, George Fox University, 2018-2019
Professional School Counselor, Portland Public School District, 2018-2019
Visiting Assistant Professor, George Fox University, 2017-2018
Interim Program Director, George Fox University, 2017-2018
Interim Clinical Director, George Fox University, 2017-2018
Department of Teaching and Learning
Jeb Puryear
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2016
M.A., Western Governors University, 2012
B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1999
Experience
Highly Able (Challenge and Enrichment) Coordinator – Grade 5-12, ACS International Schools, 2017-2019
Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut, 2017
Research Associate, University of Connecticut, 2016-2017
Teaching Fellow and Doctoral Assistant, University of North Texas, 2013-2016
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Coordinator and High School Teacher, Coppell High School, 2006-2013
Allison Wilson
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2015
M.Ed., University of Montana, 2010
B.S., University of Idaho, 2007
Experience
Assistant Professor, Eastern Washington University, 2015-2019