Cornerstone Core Faculty

  • Moira Inghilleri

    Professor, Comparative Literature

    Director of UMass Cornerstone Scholar Initiative

  • Patrick Mensah

    Associate Professor, French and Francophone Studies

  • Barry Spence

    Senior Lecturer, Film Studies

  • Una Tanović

    Visiting Assistant Professor, Cornerstone Scholar Initiative

Colleges & Departments Involved

College of Humanities & Fine Arts

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department of Classics

Department of English

Department of History

Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Department of Political Science

Department of Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies

Affiliated Faculty

  • Adam Dahl

    Associate Professor, Political Science

  • Andrea Malaguti

    Associate Professor, Italian Studies

  • Andrew Donson

    Professor, History

  • Charli Carpenter

    Professor, Political Science

  • Ernesto Garcia

    Associate Professor, Philosophy

  • Jacquelyn Southern

    Adjunct, Comparative Literature

  • Jeremi Szaniawski

    Associate Professor, Comparative Literature

    Amesbury Professor of Polish Language and Culture

  • Jessica Barr

    Professor, Comparative Literature

  • Johannes Wietzke

    Lecturer, Classics

  • Laura Briggs

    Professor, Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies

  • Malcolm Sen

    Associate Professor, English
    Director, Environmental Humanities Specialization

Why Teach in Cornerstone?

Do you enjoy working with colleagues across disciplines and guiding students as they explore critical questions about society, the environment, and global issues?

Cornerstone brings faculty together to share ideas, strategies, and insights, promoting collegiality and enriching the teaching experience. Additionally, teaching in Cornerstone allows you to make a meaningful impact on first-year students from diverse fields, including STEM and business. It’s a unique opportunity to inspire students, possibly encouraging them to take more courses in your department or even consider a minor in your discipline.

The Cornerstone Initiative is looking for faculty to contribute in various ways, including teaching, student outreach, and program development. We invite all interested faculty to learn more about Cornerstone and how their skills and expertise can contribute to this transformative educational experience. For more information on how to become a part of the Cornerstone Initiative, please reach out to Moira Inghilleri.