Our Faculty
All great colleges have notable faculty. Carleton professors rise to the top because they focus first on teaching students. As respected scholars, scientists, artists, and researchers they’re at the forefront of their fields, but it is in the classroom that they truly shine. They value questioning and curiosity, collaboration and teamwork, experimentation and reflection—creating a vital, distinctive learning community for students and teachers alike.
Faculty Facts
- 210 full-time faculty members in 2018-19.
- 92% of Carleton faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.
- 27% identify themselves ethnic minorities or of two or more races.
- 1:9 faculty to student ratio.
Faculty Scholarship
Carleton faculty engage in a dynamic range of research and scholarship, individually and in collaboration with other faculty or students. Their scholarship is supported by internal and external grants, as well as ongoing academic initiatives.
Recent Carleton faculty scholarship & academic achievements.
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“We all have the same goal: doing what's best for our students. This frames what we do and maintains the collegiality between everyone.” —Marty Baylor, Assistant Professor of Physics
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Faculty Highlight: Alfred Montero
You won’t find Al Montero giving a personal opinion about politics in his classroom. Spirited dialogue and differing viewpoints — absolutely. But his own thoughts? Nah, he’d much rather play devil’s advocate or promote diverse reading material to keep students “constantly questioning.” Learn more.
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Faculty Highlight: Andy Flory
Music professor Andy Flory is often told he has one of the best jobs in academia. Teaching classes on Bob Dylan and the Beatles tends to place one in pretty cool company. Learn more.
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Faculty Highlight: Adriana Estill
Professor Adriana Estill collaborated with American Studies major Mari Ortiz on a summer research project examining he connections between Latina beauty and cultural identity, one of nine student research assistantships funded by the Carleton Humanities Center. Learn more.
