Following a national search for a microbiology, anatomy and physiology candidate, Spartanburg Methodist College has announced the faculty appointment of Dr. Robert Stinson as a tenured Professor of Biology.
Dr. Stinson, a Missouri native, has extensive college teaching experience, most recently at Barstow Community College in California. Previously Dr. Stinson taught at Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas; Bainbridge College in Georgia, where he also served as Chairman of the Division of Arts and Sciences; and South Texas Community College in McAllen, Texas.
Dr. Stinson also worked for 13 years as laboratory director, vice president for continuous improvement with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation in Pittsburg, Texas.
Dr. Stinson has published 25 research articles, 38 abstracts and has been honored with numerous teaching excellence awards.
Among Dr. Stinson's instructional strategies is the use of Learning Styles Inventory to help him construct classes to appeal to all types of learning. He has also developed web-based tutorials for students and is experienced in assessing student learning outcomes and program level outcomes.
"Dr. Stinson brings a strong commitment to academic excellence as a scholar and teacher. We are fortunate that he accepted our invitation to become a member of a faculty dedicated to preparing our students for their career," said Dr. Ann Bowles, vice president, SMC Academic Affairs.