Data received June 2026 • FT/PT status not provided. Hire dates are most recent hire date.

Full-time employees

10

Median pay

$73,109

Average pay

$77,929

Department of English

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Belsare, Akash Assistant Prof $68,106 Aug. 16, 2022
Bussell, Donna Alfano Prof $99,573 Jan. 1, 2006
Cass, Meagan Ann Assoc Prof $70,646 Aug. 16, 2011
Dong, Lan Prof $107,713 Aug. 16, 2006
Fenton, Scott INSTR $60,350 Aug. 16, 2019
Hedge, Stephanie Assoc Prof $94,103 Aug. 16, 2015
Helton, Tena L. Prof $82,931 Aug. 16, 2005
Olivares, Sara L Assistant Prof $63,648 Aug. 16, 2022
Savit-Woods, Livia Arndal Assoc Prof $75,571 Aug. 16, 2019
Whalen, Jennifer INSTR $56,645 Aug. 16, 2017

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