Anthropology and Sociology Faculty
Committed to the success of their students, our faculty members are quality educators and leaders in their disciplines. They are widely respected for their research and commitment to their fields.
Between them, they bring a wealth of academic experience and real-world knowledge to our students to help them prepare for careers in todays global society.
| Philip (Ted) Coyle | Ph.D.: Department Head and Professor - Anthropology; Director, Ethnography Laboratory |
| John W. Bardo | Ph.D.: Former WCU Chancellor Dr. Bardo is a sociologist who has taught classes for the department. |
| Christopher K. Barrett Kathleen M. Brennan |
Ph.D.: Lecturer - Anthropology Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Sociology |
| Jane Brown | Lecturer - Anthropology |
| Marilyn Chamberlin | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Sociology |
| Jane M. Eastman | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Anthropology; Director, Cherokee Studies. |
| Anthony Hickey | Ph.D.: Professor - Sociology |
| Cheryl Johnston | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Forensic Anthropology |
| Nyaga Mwaniki | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Anthropology |
| Peter Nieckarz | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Sociology |
| Anne Rogers | Ph.D.: Professor - Anthropology |
| Heather Talley | Ph.D.: Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| John Williams | Ph.D.: Professor Anthropology; Director of Forensic Anthropology Program |
| Danielle Haney | Department Administrative Assistant |