Meet our Faculty

Nationally ranked and consistently recognized as a “Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is home to nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. 

Belmont has also significantly expanded its physical campus in the last decade with the addition of numerous new academic buildings and residence halls.

Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. Belmont seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of faith. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. The University seeks faculty of Christian faith and commitment to the mission of the university.

Jeffery Ames
College of Music & Performing Arts

Jeffery Ames, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Music
Phone: (615) 460-8112
Email: jeffery.ames@belmont.edu
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José D. González
Jack C. Massey College of Business

José D. González, D.B.A.

Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
Phone: (615) 460-6317
Email: jose.gonzalez@belmont.edu
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Alison Moore
College of Sciences & Mathematics

Alison Moore, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Phone: (615) 460-6869
Email: alison.moore@belmont.edu
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Mike Pinter
College of Sciences & Mathematics

Mike Pinter, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics
Phone: (615) 460-6207
Email: mike.pinter@belmont.edu
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 Sehyun Yoo
Jack C. Massey College of Business

Sehyun Yoo, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Finance
Phone: (615) 460-6876
Email: sehyun.yoo@belmont.edu
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Marilyn Odom
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Marilyn Odom, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Phone: (615) 460-8121
Email: marilyn.odom@belmont.edu
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Full-time faculty receive an excellent benefit package. A few highlights:

  • Develop yourself and your career: Strong emphasis on Teaching, Service, and Scholarship and intentional faculty development support through our Teaching Center, support for off-campus services through offices of Service Learning and Community Outreach, and faculty scholarship based on the Boyer taxonomy of scholarship.
  • Enjoy great facilities and entertainment: At Belmont, there is never a shortage of things to do.  You and your family can attend music, entertainment and athletic events at no or low cost.  Employees also receive discounts in the cafeteria and bookstore and other discounts in the community.
  • Free or reduced tuition for you and your family: We offer free or reduced tuition to yourself, spouse and children for classes taken at Belmont. Belmont is also a Member of the Tuition Exchange program along with over 600+ institutions providing average $24,000 annual scholarships for faculty dependents.
  • Ride to work for free: Since 2005, Belmont has offered free transportation to and from campus thanks to a partnership with Nashville’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).  This includes MTA buses and the Music City Star rail system. 
  • Health care and retirement benefits: Belmont offers generous health, dental and vision insurance, as well as a 403b retirement plan with matching of up to 5% after one year of eligibility service at any higher education institution.