University Announces 2023-2024 Faculty Promotions

The University of Scranton granted promotions and/or tenure to 14 faculty members effective at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.

One faculty member has been promoted to professor: Ahmed Gomaa, Ph.D., operations and analytics.

Five faculty members were named associate professor: Peter Andersen, Ph.D., management, marketing and entrepreneurship; Chris Haw, Ph.D., theology and religious studies; Emily Hopkins, Ph.D., psychology; Jong-Hyun Son, Ph.D., biology; and Billie Tadros, Ph.D., English and theatre.

Three faculty members were named associate professor and granted tenure: JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D., political science; Hengameh Hosseini, Ph.D., health administration and human resources; and John Kilker, communication and media.

Five faculty members were granted tenure: Tiffany Bordonada, Ph.D., counseling and human services; Deborah Budash, Ph.D., occupational therapy; Chris Howey, Ph.D., biology; Brian Snee, Ph.D., communication and media; and Lori Walton, Ph.D., physical therapy.               

Dr. Gomaa received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt, and a MBA and doctorate from Rutgers University. He joined faculty at the University in 2016.

Dr. Anderson received a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Tehran, and a doctorate from the University of Malaya. He joined the faculty at Scranton in 2015 and serves as the chair of the University’s Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Haw received a bachelor’s degree from Eastern University, a master’s degree from Villanova University and a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. He joined the faculty as Scranton in 2018.

Dr. Hopkins received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. She joined the faculty at Scranton in 2018.

Dr. Son received a bachelor’s degree from Dankook University, a master’s degree from Western Illinois University, and a doctorate from Texas A and M University of the Health Sciences. He joined the faculty at Scranton in 2017.

Dr. Tadros received a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University, a master’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College, and a doctorate from the University of Louisiana. She joined the faculty at Scranton in 2018.

Dr. Hopper received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. Dr. Hopper joined the faculty at Scranton in 2020 and serves as director of the University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service.

Dr. Hosseini received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tehran, a master’s degree from King’s College and a doctoral degree from Marywood University. She joined the faculty at the University in 2018.

Prof. Kilker received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton, a master’s degree from Fairfield University, and a master of fine arts in film production from the University of Southern California. He joined the faculty at Scranton in 2017.

Dr. Bordonada received a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State University, a master’s degrees from West Virginia University and a doctorate from the University of South Carolina. She joined the faculty at the University in 2017.

Dr. Budash received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in education from Northcentral University. She joined the faculty at Scranton in 2019.

Dr. Howey received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, a master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas, and a doctorate from Ohio University. He joined the faculty at the University in 2017.

Dr. Snee received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton and a master’s degree and doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. He joined the faculty at Scranton in 2020.

Dr. Walton earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Andrews University, a D.P.T. from Creighton University and a Ph.D. from Nova Southern University. She joined the faculty at Scranton in 2020