Endowed Faculty Positions

From left to right: Kenneth D. Alpern, David Anderson, Edward J. Smerek, Robert W. Sawyer, Carol Donley

Endowed faculty positions, such as a named faculty chair or an endowed professorship, enable Hiram College to attract outstanding faculty to our campus and to reward our exceptional teachers.

Minimum Endowment Requirements

Endowed Chair: $1.5 million
Endowed Professorship: $1 million

Endowed Faculty Positions at Hiram College

The Herbert L. and Pauline Wentz Andrews Chair in Biomedical Humanities

Established by Thomas W. Andrews '59, in honor of his parents, Herbert L. and Pauline Wentz Andrews, to recognize a member of the faculty who exemplifies the College's commitment to interdisciplinary education within the liberal arts, with preference given to a faculty member who plays a leadership role in the sciences.
Held by Carol Donley, Professor of Biomedical Humanities, Professor of English, Co-Director of the Center for Literature and Medicine.

The Howard S. Bissell Chair of Liberal Arts

Established by George and Margaret Beaver Bissell to create an endowed faculty position and symposium in the name of George's father, Hiram Trustee Howard Bissell to recognize his father's broad range of academic interests and dedication to Hiram College.
Held by Robert W. Sawyer, Professor of Classical Studies.

The George and Arlene Foote Chair in Ethics

Both the Chair in Ethics and the Center for the Study of Ethical Issues are supported by an endowment created by George and Arlene Foote for the purpose of leading Hiram's "Ethics Across the Curriculum" initiative.
Held by Kenneth D. Alpern, Professor of Philosophy

The John Samuel Kenyon Chair in English

Established by Martha Kenyon '26 and Elizabeth Kenyon Andress '26 in honor of their father, Professor of English John Samuel Kenyon, to recognize outstanding teaching in the field of English.
Held by David Anderson, Professor of English

The Edward J. Smerek Chair in Mathematics, the Sciences, and Technology

Established by former students and friends of Professor of Mathematics Ed Smerek to honor his distinguished career as professor, scholar, and mentor.
Held by Edward J. Smerek, Professor of Mathematics