Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department Faculty & Staff


Dr. Kathryn Brammall
Chair, Department of Social Sciences & Human Inquiry, Professor of History

Spring 2026 Office Hours: 

T 11am–2pm; W 1–4pm; R 9:30–10:30am, 2–4pm. Zoom is available during these times with prior notification.
ZOOM link: https://truman-edu.zoom.us/my/brammall

Outside of these times you can book an in-person or zoom appointment through Calendly or take your chances and drop by McClain 214.

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Dr. William Ashcraft
Professor of Religion

MWF: 10:30-11:30 am

TH: 10:30-12:30 pm

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Dr. Marc Becker
Professor of History, Latin American history

Spring 2026: typically MWF 1:30-2:30 (and by appointment), but sometimes life intervenes which prevents me from being in my office so generally it is best to confirm I will be there or to make an appointment (which is always fine and sometimes better), and we can always meet by zoom.

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Dr. Dereck Daschke
Professor of Philosophy and Religion

MW: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

T: 3:00-5:00 pm

 And up to 4 hours by appointment

Office hours will be conducted both in person and on Zoom.

 

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Dr. Anton Daughters
Professor of Anthropology

MTWTh: 3:00-4:00 pm

T/TH: 10:30-11:30 am

And by appointment in person or via Zoom

Dr. Amber Johnson
Professor of Anthropology

M-F: 10:00-11:00 am

And by appointment

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Dr. Jason McDonald
Associate Professor of History

Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., or by appointment

Dr. Chad Mohler
Professor of Philosophy and Religion

On Zoom or in person (MC 206F) Monday and Friday 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday 3:45-4:45 p.m., and upon request at other weekday times.  I’m here for you!  (Note: if you are feeling ill, please use the Zoom version of office hours.)

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Josh Mund
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion

Monday: 3:00-5:00pm

Tues/Thurs: 10:30-11:30am (by appt), and 2:00-5:00pm

And by appointment

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Dr. Josh Nudell
Assistant Professor of History

T/TH: 1:00–1:20 and 3:00–4:20 p.m.
W: 12:30-2:20 p.m.
F: 2:00–3:00 p.m. and by appointment

I am available to meet other times or by Zoom, both by appointment

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Stephanie Russell
Instructor of History; Medieval Europe, Islamic World, Religion, Culture, Gender, Disability Studies

Office Hours Spring 2026

Tuesday and Thursday 12PM – 2PM
Wednesday 3PM – 5:30PM
Friday 2PM – 3PM
and by appointment

Office hours zoom: 370 793 6399

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Jomo Smith
Instructor of History

T/TH: 3:00 - 6:00 pm

F: 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Or email for an appointment

Dr. Candy Young
Professor of Political Science and International Relations

M: 3:00-3:30 p.m.; 5:00-6:00 p.m.

W: 2:30-3:30 p.m., 5-6 pm

T/TH: 8:15-9:00 a.m.; 12:00-1:30 p.m.