Oxford College Faculty

Oxford College offers an innovative liberal arts curriculum in a small college setting. Professors are committed to the art of teaching and reaching students, and students benefit from our many opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

Faculty who major in you

Sure, Oxford faculty write books and win prizes. But what they like to do most—and what they do best—is teach. Oxford faculty are nationally recognized for their commitment to teaching, and they lead faculty at other institutions in exploring best practices in college classrooms.

Alejandro Abarca

Alejandro Abarca

Before transitioning to the bright lights of Atlanta, many Oxford students find their footing in the small, sun-drenched studio in Williams Hall. For the last ten years, Alejandro Abarca, Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance, has been at the center of students' journey, serving as a mentor who has proven that at Oxford, movement is a vital part of the liberal arts education.

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Stacy Bell McQuaide 89Ox

Stacy Bell McQuaide 89Ox

For Stacy Bell McQuaide 89Ox, Teaching Professor of English at Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford isn’t just where she teaches—it’s where her journey as a scholar and servant leader began. A proud alumna and longtime faculty member, Bell describes her two years as an Oxford student as “intellectually transformative.”

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Faculty Spotlight: Anouar El Younssi

Anouar El Younssi

Anouar El Younssi doesn’t just teach classes—he builds bridges. As an associate professor of Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, he immerses his students not only in the words and melodies of the Arabic language but also in the cultures, customs, histories, and cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa. He is passionate about setting his students on a path to global citizenship.

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