Dr. Janna Levin has been a member of the faculty at UNCSA since 2008 and currently serves as Professor of Science and Assistant Dean in the Division of Liberal Arts.
Trained as a hydrogeochemist, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining UNCSA, she held teaching appointments at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and in the Departments of Physics and Chemistry at Wake Forest University.
Dr. Levin is a recipient of UNCSA’s Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing her distinguished commitment to pedagogy. Her scholarship centers on inclusive assessment, labor-based grading and reimagining science education in arts-focused environments. She has presented her work at national and international conferences.
During her tenure at UNCSA, Dr. Levin has provided strategic leadership in curriculum design and assessment within the Division of Liberal Arts. Her impact extends across the institution through key contributions to faculty governance, faculty mentoring initiatives, and her service as an Academic Leadership Fellow through the Provost’s Office.
Education
Ph.D. Environmental SciencesUniversity of Virginia
M.S. GeosciencesUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst
B.S. Geology with HonorsBates College
