Russell Waltz

Assistant Professor, Student Affairs Professional, and Editor, Higher Education

Hello, I'm Dr. Russell Waltz and I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Miami Dade College.

Russell Waltz's Bio:

Russell Waltz's Experience:

• Assistant Professor at Miami Dade College

  August 2013 - Present

  • Delivers instruction on critical thinking, ethics, political philosophy, and the introduction to philosophy • Develops curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspires students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Facilitator at CareerEp

  January 2010 - Present | Kansas City, MO

  • Coordinates annual professional development conference for undergraduate students from the Midwest region

• Invited Speaker at Life After College Professional Development Conference

  April 2014 - April 2014 | Miami, FL

  • Delivered a presentation entitled: “Finding Your Passions and Strengths”.

• Professor at Tragos Quest to Greece

  June 2013 - June 2013 | Greece

  • Delivered instruction on Ancient Greek philosophy, classics, history, and mythology • Mentored 22 undergraduate students • Facilitated discussions that focused on leadership and personal development

• Lecturer at Kansas City Art Institute

  August 2011 - June 2013

  • Delivered instruction on modern western philosophy, psychology, and political theory • Developed curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Director and Faculty Fellow at Kansas Gamma Residential Learning Community

  January 2010 - May 2013 | Lawrence, KS

  • Provided academic advising to approximately 115 undergraduate students per year • Supervised academic and professional development projects • Taught Psychology and Research in Education (PRE 101) – First-year seminar • Facilitated on-site academic tutoring program

• Editor-in-Chief at University of Kansas

  May 2009 - May 2013

  • Supervised a team of 33 reviewers and content editors • Developed and implemented a yearly budget • Coordinated the design and printing of a semi-annual academic periodical • Facilitated the journal’s transition from a pay-for-access publishing model to a gratis open access model

• Learner Outcomes Assessment Initiative Evaluator at University of Kansas

  August 2012 - May 2013 | Lawrence, KS

  • Provided assessment of undergraduate research for upper division philosophy courses

• Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Kansas

  August 2008 - May 2013

  • Delivered instruction on ethics and social and political philosophy • Developed curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Instructor at Baker University

  December 2012 - May 2013

  • Delivered instruction on ethics • Developed curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Courtesy Lecturer at University of Kansas

  August 2010 - December 2011

  • Delivered instruction on transitioning to college and the first-year experience • Inspired students to develop an appreciation of KU’s richly multicultural community • Familiarized students with university resources, policies, and procedures • Supervised students’ development of academic success skills and strategies

• Instructor at Hutchinson Community College

  March 2010 - July 2011

  • Delivered instruction on the introduction to philosophy and death and dying via online course delivery • Facilitated online discussions via the Angel Learning Management System • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Lecturer at UNC Charlotte

  August 2005 - July 2008

  • Delivered instruction on applied ethics, and the philosophy of mass media • Developed curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

• Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College

  August 2004 - May 2005

  • Delivered instruction on the introduction to philosophy • Developed curriculum and measures of assessment • Inspired students to integrate philosophical thinking into their daily lives

Russell Waltz's Education:

• University of Kansas

  2008 – 2013
  Ph.D.
  Concentration: Philosophy

• University of Kansas

  2008 – 2011
  Masters
  Concentration: Philosophy

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  2002 – 2004
  Masters
  Concentration: Philosophy

• University of South Carolina-Columbia

  1998 – 2002
  Bachelors
  Concentration: Philosophy

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