Academic Employment:

Illinois Central College, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Fall 2009-present

The College of Saint Mary, Lecturer in Philosophy, 2000-2009
Metropolitan Community College (Omaha), Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy), Summer 2003-2009
University of Nebraska - Omaha, Adjunct Lecturer (Philosophy), Fall 2002, Fall 2004-2009
Nebraska Methodist College, Instructor (Ethics), Spring 2005-2009
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Instructor (Philosophy), Spring 2001
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Teaching Assistant (Philosophy), 1997-2000, Summer 2004
Midland Lutheran College, Instructor (Philosophy), Spring 2008-Spring 2009

Courses Taught (Full Responsibility):

Philosophy 3170: Ethics in Business (University of Nebraska - Omaha)
Philosophy 2030: Introduction to Ethics (University of Nebraska - Omaha)
PHI 290: What is Religion? Who is God? (Midland Lutheran College)
Philosophy 2200: Introduction to Comparative Religion (Metropolitan Community College)
REL 240: Religions of the World (Midland Lutheran College)
Philosophy 220: Business Ethics (The College of Saint Mary)
Humanities 210: Principles of Ethics (Nebraska Methodist College)
Philosophy 206: Introduction to Philosophy (The College of Saint Mary)
Philosophy 203: Introduction to Ethics (Metropolitan Community College)
Ethics 200: Moral Reasoning (The College of Saint Mary)
PHI 200: Philosophy Across the World (Midland Lutheran College)
Philosophy 116: Philosophy of Religion (Illinois Central College)
Philosophy 115: Ethics (Illinois Central College)
Philosophy 114: Business Ethics (Illinois Central College)
Philosophy 112: Comparative Religions (Illinois Central College)
Philosophy 1210: Critical Reasoning (University of Nebraska - Omaha)
Philosophy 1100: Critical Reasoning (Metropolitan Community College)
Philosophy 1010: Introduction to Philosophy (University of Nebraska - Omaha)
Philosophy 110: Introduction to Philosophy (Illinois Central College)
Philosophy 106: Philosophy and Current Issues (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Philosophy 105: Principles of Reasoning (The College of Saint Mary)
Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy (Metropolitan Community College)

[Textbooks Used] [Papers Presented at Conferences]

Teaching Service Award: Metropolitan Community College (2009)

Teaching Assistant:

Philosophy 106: Contemporary Moral Issues (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)

Experience in Secondary Education:

Paid Reviewer: Thomson Higher Education, and Longman Publishers

Referee: Janua Sophia (undergraduate philosophy journal)

Educational Technology and Computer:

- I am competent at word processing software such as Works and Word. I can utilize software such as PowerPoint and HyperStudio to create educational presentations. I can also use Blackboard, Dreamweaver, and PageMill to place educational materials on the Internet. I can use Elmo cameras, wireless projectors, SMARTBoards, and have taught distance education classes. I have taught several clases via video conferencing. I am competent at Angel, Outlook Express, Outlook Web Access, PowerCAMPUS, IQ Web, Lotus Notes, WebAdvisor, and Excel software.

 

Nonacademic Experience

Counselor/Youth Care Worker: Firth Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Five Years: Team Leader)

Military:

- I went through R.O.T.C. and was commissioned as a Reserve Forces Army Officer in May 1988. While in the PA Army National Guard I commanded an infantry rifle platoon, an infantry company mortar platoon, and an infantry company (Co. B 1-112th Infantry). I have attended the Infantry Officers Basic Course, the Infantry Mortar Leader Course, and the Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Ft. Benning, GA. Captain is the highest rank I attained. I received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) in 1995. I was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 2001.

Assistant Research Technician: Variety Testing at University of Nebraska - Lincoln (Summer Job).

Invited Speaker: on Corporate Globalization at "Celebrating the Vision," the first annual convention of the Nebraska Green Party, May 19, 2001, in Aurora, Nebraska.

 

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