Faculty & Staff
The anthropology department has four faculty members who teach courses, conduct research, and publish on a variety of topics in anthropology. All full-time faculty members serve as academic advisors for the anthropology major. Click on an individual faculty member to see more about their research and teaching.
Temporary Faculty Eligibility Notice: The current list of temporary faculty eligible for three-year appointments can be found on the Faculty Affairs website.
Full Time Faculty
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Geography, Environment, and Planning
allison.ford@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3727
allison.ford@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3727
Professor Human Development, HD Program Coordinator
benjamin.smith@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3728
707-664-2181
benjamin.smith@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3728
707-664-2181
Part Time Faculty
Emeritus
Professor Emerita
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology; Emeritus Director of the Anthropological Studies Center
praetzel@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3724
praetzel@sonoma.edu
Stevenson Hall 3724
Professor Emerita of Anthropology
margaret.purser@sonoma.edu
margaret.purser@sonoma.edu
Professor Emeritus
thomasgailrosin@gmail.com
thomasgailrosin@gmail.com
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology; Emeritus Director of the Anthropological Studies Center
whitley@sonoma.edu
whitley@sonoma.edu