Anderson, Johanna: Affiliate Instructor of Music
B.A. Concordia University Wisconsin; M.A. Boston University; Ph.D. Boston University. At Concordia since 2026.

Arfsten, Debra: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. St. John’s College, Winfield, KS; M.A. Concordia College, Seward, NE; Ph.D. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. At Concordia since 2004

Arzuaga, Carlos: Instructor of Physical Education
B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL.  At Concordia from 2016-2022, back in 2024

Ashenden, Andrew: Instructor of Philosophy
B.A. Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI; M.A. Biola University, La Mirada, CA.  At Concordia since 2024

Balza, Robert: Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S. Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI; Ph.D. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. At Concordia since 2026.

Bates, David: Associate Professor of History
B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. At Concordia since 2017

Bayens, Patrick: Professor of Theology
B.S. Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska; M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; Ph.D. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. At Concordia since 2014

Bayer, Kristen: Director of Nursing, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A. Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL; B.S.N. and M.S.N. University of South Florida, Mobile, AL. At Concordia since 2022

Behmer, Lawrence: Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. University of Portland, Portland, OR; M.S. Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; Ph.D. Washington State University, Pullman, WA.  At Concordia since 2024

Bennett, Elisabeth: Professor of Organizational Leadership
M.Ed. University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. At Concordia since 2025

Bishop, Dan: Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. Carthage College, Kenosha, WI; M.S. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; Psy.D. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2005

Boyer, Maurice: Distinguished Professor of Music
B.Mus. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ, M.M. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ D.M.A. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. At Concordia since 2007

Brewer, Tracy: Affiliate Instructor of Counselor Education
B.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2025.

Briseno, Kathleen: Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Brown, Charles P.: Professor of Music
B.M. and M.M. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ; D.M.A. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. At Concordia since 2000

Caesar, Samantha Lazich: Associate Professor of Reading & Literacy
B.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; M.Ed., Ph.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Calendo, Karen: Associate Professor of Business
B.A. Central Missouri State, Warrensburg, MO; M.A. Webster University, St. Louis, MO; D.B.A. Argosy University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018

Carroll, Michael: Associate Professor of Business
B.A. and M.B.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2023

Cazas-Moreno, Vanessa: Associate Professor of Applied Exercise Science
B.A. Whittier College, Whittie, CA: M.S. California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2021

Clayton, Kirk: Assistant Professor of Theology
BME Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; M.Div. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO; Ph.D. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2024

Craft, Kathleen: Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; M.S. University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2009

Curry, Karrie: Affiliate Assistant Professor of Health, and Human Performance
B.S. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX; M.S. University of North Texas, Denton, TX; Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX. At Concordia since 2026.

Daniel, Furman: Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Georgetown University, Washington DC.  At Concordia since 2024

Deter, Heather: Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. At Concordia since 2023

Dieffenbach, Angela: Assistant Professor of Art 
B.F.A. and B.S. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.A. and M.F.A. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. At Concordia since 2023

Dinaro, Andrea: Professor of Special Education
B.S. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.Ed. Benedictine University, Lisle, IL; M.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ed.D. Illinois State University, Normal, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Erickson, Karen: Associate Professor of Gerontology
B.A and M.A Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; Psy.D. Alliant International University, Fresno, CA. At Concordia since 2024

Farney, Tyler: Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; M.S. University of Memphis, Memphis, TN; Ph.D. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. At Concordia since 2023

Ferguson, Rachel: Assistant Dean of the College of Business and Director of the Free Enterprise Center, Professor of Business
B.A. Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO, Ph.D., Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO.  At Concordia since 2021

Franklin, Almethia: Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2023

Frkovich, Ann: Professor of Research
B.A. Webster University, St. Louis, MO; M.A. Teachers College, New York, NY; Ed.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018

Glasgow, Denise: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Goetting, Mary: Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; M.S. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. At Concordia since 2001

Govindaswamy, Victor: Professor of Computer Science
B.S. University of Texas, Austin, TX; M.S. and PhD. University of Texas, Arlington, TX. At Concordia since 2013

Granholm, Donald: Assistant Professor of Practice, Business
B.S. and M.A. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2023

Grigsby, Yurimi: Professor of Teaching, Learning and Diversity
B.A. and M.A.T. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. At Concordia since 2006

Hanson, Karla: Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S. and M.S. Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, IL; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Harthorn, Steven: Professor of English
B.A. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. At Concordia since 2024

Horne, Edgar: Assistant Professor of Sports Management
B.S. University of South Carolina, Aiken, South Carolina; M.S. University of South Carolina, Aiken, South Carolina; Ph.D. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL.  At Concordia since 2025.

Holwell, Joseph: Assistant Professor of History
B.A. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. At Concordia since 2024

Hunnicutt, Lynn: Dean of the College of Business, Professor of Business
B.A. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; M.S., Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. At Concordia since 2022

Huss, Nikkole: Ferguson Art Gallery Director, Professor of Art, Curator of the Art Collection 
B.S. Ed. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2007

Hynes, Jeffrey: Sr. Vice President for University Advancement, University Foundation President/CEO
B.A. Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, M.A. Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI. At Concorida since 2014.

Jabs, Carol A.: Distinguished Professor of Social Work
B.A. Macalester College, St. Paul, MN; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 1981

Jones, Anton: Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA; M.F.A. Portland State University, Portland, OR. At Concordia since 2022

Kaufman, Kristina: Associate Professor of Business
B.S. & Ed.D. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.B.A. North Central College, Naperville, IL. At Concordia since 2023

Kendall, Rev. Chad D.: Assistant Vice President for Mission and Identity, Associate Professor of Theology
B.S. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.Div., Ph.D. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN.  At Concordia since 2023

Knobbe, Jessica: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A. and M.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. At Concordia since 2024

Konior, Katarzyna: Associate Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2013

Konkol, Pamela J.: Associate Dean of Academic Research, Professor of Research
B.S. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; M.Ed. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2006

Kowalczyk, Jamie: Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Chief of Staff, Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL; M.A.T. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. At Concordia since 2015

Kwon, Samuel: Professor of Educational Technology
B.S. and M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Ph.D., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. At Concordia since 2010.

Lee, James: Associate Professor of Theology
B.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; M.Div Concordia Theological Seminary,  Fort Wayne, IN; S.T.M Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT; Ph.D. St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2018

Lewis, Gena: Associate Professor of Reading & Literacy
B.S. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL; M.A. and Ed.D. National Louis University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2019

Lyutykh Elena: Professor of Research
B.A. and M.A. Voronezh State University, Voronezh, Russia; MS. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2012

Mahay, Jenna: Professor of Sociology
B.A. Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; M.A. University of Chicago; Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2006

Miskovic, Maja: Dean of the College of Education, Professor of Research
B.A. University of Nove Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia; M.Ed. & Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2013

Miyashita, Theresa: Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S. Canisius College, Buffalo, NY; M.A. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Ph.D. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. At Concordia since 2018

Nelson, Jenna: Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; Ed.M. Boston University, Boston, MA; Ed.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018

Nunez, Luis: Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; M.S. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; M.B.A. Northwestern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2022

O’Brien, Ann: Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Science, Director of Pre-Health Careers
B.S. and M.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2019

Ortegon, Nicole: Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA; PhD. Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2020

Owolabi, Elizabeth: Professor of Research
B.H.E. and M.A., University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada; Ph.D. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. At Concordia since 2011

Pawl, Kari: Professor of Reading and Literacy
B.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, IL; M.A. National-Louis University, Evanston, IL; Ed. D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2010

Peters, Fredrick: Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.A. John Carroll University, University Heights, OH; M.B.A. Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT; Ph.D. Kent State University, Kent, OH. At Concordia since 2022

Ramos, Edgar: Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Programs, College of Health, Science and Technology, Associate Professor of Human Services
B.A. Governors State University, University Park, IL; M.A. and Psy.D. Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2014

Real, Erin: Associate Professor of Spanish  
B.A. Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL; M.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Ph.D. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. At Concordia since 2021

Richter, Richard: Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
B.A. and M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2009

Rogner, David: Distinguished Professor of English
B.A. Concordia College, River Forest, IL; M.A. Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 1986

Ross, Brenda: Associate Professor of Human Services
B.A. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. Ed.D. Governors State University, University Park, IL. At Concordia since 2013

Rymarzak, Daria: Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL; M.S. Erikson Institute, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. National Louis University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2025.

Schemmerhorn, Kristen: Professor of Math
B.A. Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA; Ph.D. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. At Concordia since 2014

Schilling, Craig A.: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. University of Maryland, College Park, MD; M.S. Boston University, Boston, MA; M.A., C.A.S., and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2009

Schlichting, Glenn: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Knox College, Galesburg, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018

Schneider, Teresa: Director, Principal Preparation Program, Affiliate Associate Professor of Education
B.S. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; M.S. SUNY Albany, Albany, NY; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2021

Schulz, Charles: Professor of Theology
B.A. Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI; MDiv Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; M.A. Washington University, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2024.

Schwartz, John: Assistant Professor of Research
B.A. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; M.A. and Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2019

Sekulich, Kim: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, IL; M.Ed. and Ed.D. National-Louis University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Sims, Paul: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; M.Div., Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, MO; M.Ed. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2009

Sleezer, Meghan: Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Concordia University, Austin, TX; M.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2010

Smith, Rhoda: Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S. California State University, Fullerton, CA; M.S.W. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Ph.D. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. At Concordia since 2023

Snowden, Peggy: Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.Ed,  & Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2014

Song, Steve: Professor of Research
B.A. and M.A. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL; M.Ed., Ed.D. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. At Concordia since 2015

Stahlke, Jonathan: Professor of Music
B.M. Baylor University, Waco, TX; M.A. Duke University, Raleigh, NC; D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH. At Concordia since 1996

Stiek, Jared: Assistant Professor of Lutheran Teacher Education
B.M.E. Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia-Chicago since 2017.

Sundermeier, Brian: Professor of Psychology
B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; Ph.D. University of Minnesota, MN. At Concordia since 2014

Szeto, Frances: Instructor of Deaconess Studies
B.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; M.A. Concordia University Irvine, CA. At Concordia since 2025.

Taunton, Anne: Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; B.S. Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID; M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Ph.D. University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. At Concordia since 2024

Thies, Anne: Associate Professor of Elementary Education
B.S. and M.A. Ball State University, Muncie, IN; M.S. and Ed.D. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. At Concordia since 2018

Thomas, Charles Nolan: Associate Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. Atlanta Christian College, East Point, CA; M.Div. Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN; D.Min. Phillips Graduate Seminary, Enid, OK; M.A. Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL; M.S. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Ph.D. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. At Concordia since 2024

Tschiniak, Carla: Affiliate Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2025.

Tuttle, Joshua: Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Whitworth University, Spokane, WA; M.A. and Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. At Concordia since 2024

VanAken, Annette: Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.A. Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI; M.S. University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN; Ed.D. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. At Concordia since 2017

Walsh, Suzanne: Dean of the College of Health, Science &Technology, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. TUI University, Cypress, CA. At Concordia since 2002

Wassilak, Kristin: Dean of the College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., M.A. Concordia College, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2014

Wells, Megan: Assistant Professor of Theater
B.F.A. Illinois Wesleyan, Bloomington, IL; M.F.A. Illinois Sate University, Normal, IL. At Concordia since 2025.

Wilhite, Robert: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; M.Ed. Loyola University, Chicago, IL; Ed.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2008

Winchester, Jason: Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Northwestern Missouri State University, Maryville, MO; M.S. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI; Ph.D. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. At Concordia since 2022

Woock, Emily: Assistant Professor of Music
B.A. Concordia University, River Forest, IL; M.S.M. University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN; M.M.E. Anderson University, Anderson, IN; Ph.D. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. At Concordia since 2023

Wozniak, Kathryn: Associate Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Associate Professor of Educational Technology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2015

Young-Slonek, Carolyn: Instructor of Educational Leadership
B.S. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.  At Concordia since 2017

Zack, Laurie: Associate Director of Nursing, Associate Professor
B.S.N. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL; M.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; M.S.N. Benedictine University, Lisle, IL and Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL. At Concordia since 2023

Zaharis, Mary: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE; M.Ed. University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2016

Zogaria, Christina: Instructor of Kinesiology
B.A., M.A. Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. At Concordia since 2021

Emeriti Faculty 

The following faculty members served honorably at Concordia University Chicago or another Concordia University System institution for ten or more years before retiring from full-time service. The University has granted them, as well as other sainted colleagues not listed, the distinguished title of “Professor Emeritus” and all the privileges thereto.