Social Sciences: Faculty

faculty and staff Our faculty members are experienced teachers and respected scholars in their fields. The Social Sciences Department prides itself on maintaining open and engaging faculty-student relationships. They're dedicated to helping you put together a program to meet your needs.

Core Faculty

Jeremy Rich , Ph.D., Chair

jrich@marywood.edu
Professor of History
-African and world history, colonialism and Central African history (Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo)

Alexander Vari , Ph.D.

vari@marywood.edu
Professor of History
-European history, Latin American history, urban studies

Patrick Seffrin , Ph.D.

seffrin@marywood.edu
Associate Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice
-Criminology, criminal justice, sociology

Adam Shprintzen , Ph.D.

shprintzen@marywood.edu
Associate Professor
-Urban History, Labor History, Environmental History (Passed with distinction)

Rick Duque, Ph.D.

rduque@marywood.edu
Per Annum Instructor
-Sociology, Environmental Sociology