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More than a transfer of knowledge, to teach is to push limits — to guide students in exploring the world with their minds, their hearts, and their hands. Our faculty of experts makes this possible.
With Fulbright scholars and recognized thought leaders among its ranks, our faculty has reason to be proud. But at Green Mountain College, professors are more than subject matter experts. Thanks to low student-teacher ratios, small class sizes, and a focus on interactive learning, they become your mentors, sometimes for life. They get to know you, they work and socialize with you — they even present at conferences and coauthor papers with you.
So it comes as no surprise that our school ranks in the nation's top 10% for student-faculty interaction and high-impact educational practices. What's more, over 70% of classes are taught by full-time faculty, not graduate students or adjuncts (the national average is 40%). This hands-on approach is the reason our graduates possess the critical-thinking skills needed to make our world more sustainable. And it's why we're a top school for renewable energy, ecological design, sustainable agriculture, and adventure education — fields that are incubators for the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
Professor of Arts and Sciences; Director, Progressive Program, Self-Designed Major and Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Assistant Professor of Adventure Education
Associate Professor of Art
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Wildlife and Forestry Conservation; Director, Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MSES) program; Director, Pre-Law program
Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Studies, Environmental Liberal Arts, Online Advanced Business Start, and Master of Science in Environmental Studies programs
Professor of Biology; Director, Biology program; Core Course Coordinator, A Delicate Balance; Eco League campus representative
Associate Professor of Photography; Co-director, Documentary Studies program
Adjunct instructor in writing and communications
Associate Professor of Music; Director of the Vocal and Instrumental Music program; Director of the Welsh Heritage program
Professor of English Literature and Env. Studies; Director of the English & Writing programs; Director, MS in Resilient and Sustainable Communities (MRSC)
Professor of Biology
Professor of Environmental Education; Coordinator, S.L.A.T.E. Seminar
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Food Systems; Director, Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems (MSFS) program
Professor of Environmental Law & Public Policy; Director, Animal Conservation and Care program; Director of the Animal Studies program
Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies; Director of the Philosophy and Religious Studies programs
Professor of Sustainable Business; John F. and Dianne S. Brennan Chair in Business, Chief Marketing Officer
Associate Professor of Education; Director, Education program
Professor of Botany and Environmental Studies
Professor of Wildlife and Forestry Conservation, Environmental Studies and Mathematics
Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology; Director Psychology program; Director Women's and Gender Studies program; Coordinator of Wicked Problems, Complex Solutions
Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; Professor of Philosophy; Director of the Sustainable Liberal Arts for Transformative Education (SLATE) program
Associate Professor of Theatre; Director, Theatre program
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; Professor of Education
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
Professor of History and Environmental Studies; Director, History program; Director, College Honors program
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies; Director, Communication Studies program
Professor of Business Strategy and Sustainability; Director Service Learning program
Professor of Business & Economics; Director of the Killington School of Resort Management program
Dean, Graduate and Online Programs; Professor of Business Management; Director, Sustainable Business Program and Online Bachelor's Degree Program
Visiting Assistant Professor and Research Associate, Biology & MSES Programs
Instructor of Web Design & Graphic Design
Dean of Faculty; Associate Professor of Psychology; Director, Wilderness and Outdoor Therapy; Director, Academic Awards
Associate Professor of Communications
Scholar-in-Residence; Sustainable Food Systems
Associate Professor of Adventure Education; Program Director, Adventure Education
Professor of Chemistry; Director of the Chemistry program
Associate Professor of Art; Director, Art program
Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies
Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Forestry Conservation; Director, Wildlife and Forestry Conservation Program
Professor of Geology; Director Geology program
Scholar-in-Residence; Sustainable Business and Sustainable Food Systems
Adjunct Instructor in Wilderness and Outdoor Therapy
"'Going Green' is more than just a catchphrase at Green Mountain College–it's the raison d'être."
https://www.greenmtn.edu/testimonials/the-princeton-review/
Prof. Philip Ackerman-Leist
"We challenge our students to move beyond ideology and develop a pluralistic vision. They test solutions in the real world."
https://www.greenmtn.edu/testimonials/philip-ackerman-leist/