Associate Professor of English Writer-in-Residence 503-589-8103 gochsner@corban.edu Education M.A. Iowa State M.F.A. University of Oregon Professional Professor Ochsner teaches writing and literature courses as Corban’s Writer-in-Residence. She also directs the annual Portals Writing Conference hosted at Corban for local high school honors students who are interested in creative expression through writing and poetry. Ochsner’s published […]

Associate Professor of English Director of Theatre Arts 503-589-8142 tmcginnis@corban.edu Education B.Ed. Corban University B.S. Western Oregon State College M.A. Portland State University Professional Professor McGinnis teaches a wide range of English courses, including Shakespeare, British Literature, and Literary Criticism. In addition, Professor McGinnis has directed theatre at Corban since 1990, producing shows ranging from […]

Associate Professor of Education 503-375-7079 jkleiber@corban.edu Education B.S. Elementary Education – Western Oregon University M.A. Elementary Education: Reading and Literacy – Walden University Ed.D. Curriculum Development and Design – George Fox University   Professional Dr. Kleiber teaches courses such as Instructional Alignment, Literacy Methods, ESOL Methods, Classroom Management, and supervises teacher candidates. Before coming to […]

Associate Professor of Mathematics 503-589-8101 mmiller@corban.edu Education B.S. Corban University M.S. Oregon State University Professional Professor Miller is quick to tell you that the God of the universe is an amazing mathematician, and he offers his students at Corban the unique experience of studying mathematics as the discovery of God’s awesome power and design. Professor […]

Professor of Bible 503-375-7184 ajones@corban.edu Education B.S. Bible and Theology – Multnomah University M.Div. Biblical Studies – Western Seminary Th.M. Old Testament – Princeton Theological Seminary Ph.D. Hebrew Bible/Old Testament – University of St Andrews   Professional Dr. Jones has served in a variety of ministries, including junior high, high school, and college, community care […]

Professor of Business Dean, Hoff School of Business Faculty Athletic Representative 503-375-7034 ` bbernard@corban.edu Education A.A. Judson Baptist College B.A. Corban University M.B.A. Oregon State University Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University Professional Certifications CPA, Certified Public Accountant, State of Oregon CGMA, Certified Global Management Accountant Professional Dr. Bernard brings many years of experience in public accounting […]

Assistant Professor of Music 503-375-7036 jbartsch@corban.edu Education B.S. University of Nebraska M.M. University of Nebraska Professional Professor Bartsch teaches music theory and composition. Before coming to teach at Corban in 1991, he served as accompanist and arranger for Back to the Bible Quartet and Choir in Lincoln, Nebraska, and taught at Grace College of the […]

Professor of Christian Ministries Chair, Christian Ministry & Intercultural Studies Department 503-316-3387 sbaker@corban.edu Education B.A. Psychology – Biola University M.A. Christian Education – Biola University, Talbot School of Theology Ed.D. George Fox University Professional Dr. Baker teaches Christian ministry and upper division Bible and theology courses, and he serves as chair of the Christian Ministry […]

Associate Professor of Music, Music Program Director Music History and Orchestra 503-589-8167 mstanek@corban.edu Education B.M. Music Education – University of Idaho M.M. Music Performance – University of Idaho D.A. Music Performance/Orchestral Conducting – Ball State University Professional Dr. Mark Stanek teaches courses in music history, film music, conducting, ear training, and guitar. He also directs […]

Professor of History and Humanities (503) 316-3389 sbruce@corban.edu Education B.A. Taylor University M.A. University of Colorado Ph.D. University of Nebraska Professional Dr. Bruce teaches an array of courses in American and world history, though as a scholar he specializes in the study of diplomacy and war. A classicist at heart, he also teaches a number […]