The College of Humanities and Social Sciences added nine new professors to it faculty.
All of them come from highly reputed universities such as the University of California at Berkeley, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Tennessee, New York University, Yale University and others.
They were warmly welcomed by N.C. State, and especially by CHASS. The college organized a welcome reception for the new faculty on Wednesday at Caldwell lounge.
“We are delighted to welcome these new faculty members,” Lauren Kirkpatrick, director of CHASS communication, said.
Antony Harrison, distinguished professor and head of the department of English also commented on the occasion.
“We hired one new TT faculty and one NTT faculty member who have begun teaching this semester; I believe that they both feel welcomed and supported in the department,” Harrison said.
The new faculty members said they are glad to be teaching at NCSU.
“I’m very happy to have joined N.C. State. I had a very positive experience during my job interview here, and was delighted to be asked to join the university.” Megan Cherry, new professor in the department of history, said.
Her teaching experience at NCSU has been satisfying and enjoyable so far, according to Cherry.
Professor Matt May of the communication department said he joined NCSU because of its reputation and excellence of CHASS in general.
“I chose N.C. State because of its reputation of excellence in higher education. I should also mention that I was deeply impressed by the collegiality of my home department, communication, and the intellectual resources of the College Of Human Arts and Social Sciences,” May said.
He said he is encouraged by the learning attitude of students.
“I am moved by the passion of the students at N.C. State for learning. I also get a strong impression that the students highly value their education, which means a lot to me as a professor,” May said.
He said he looks to motivate students by challenging them and helping them push their intellectual limit.
“In all of my classes, I seek to cultivate a challenging environment in which students feel comfortable experimenting with new ideas and pushing themselves to reach new intellectual heights,” May said.
Anna Manzoni said she joined because NCSU and the sociology department in particular were the best fit in her job requirements. She also best satisfied the profile the college was seeking.
She said she likes the freedom her job offers, and that her approach at teaching a class will differ depending upon what level class – be it undergraduate or graduate. She promised to give her best.
“This [teaching methodology] varies a lot according to whether I am teaching an undergrad or a grad course. However, I always try to make the student actively engaged in class and to capture their interest in different ways,” Manzoni said.
Her main aim is to educate students in her subjects and to mold them into future professionals.
“I strive to educate them, in the specific topic I am teaching, but also more broadly, as citizen and future professionals,” Manzoni said.
