Mentors in every sense of the word, Hampshire professors are informed and informative advisors, professional colleagues, research partners, and strong advocates.

The relationship between student and advisor is central to the Div III process. In this video,
Chris Perry, assistant professor of media arts & sciences, explains his role as Taryn's committee chair.
Did you know?
Our Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Average Size of Class: 17
In jointly taught courses and on student advisory committees, faculty from different disciplines collaborate with one another, enriching their students' scholarship and each other's.
Scholars. Teachers. Artists. Activists.
Salman Hameed
Alan Goodman
Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biological Anthropology
Alan Goodman is past president of the American Anthropological Association and co-directs the largest public education project on race, “
RACE: Are We So Different?”
Jane W. Couperus
Professor of Ecology
Charlene D’Avanzo is among scientists and educators collaborating to create the largest ecological project in history. When completed in 2016 the
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) will provide a research platform for monitoring and responding to the nation’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Michael Lesy
Professor of Literary Journalism
Michael Lesy, author of Wisconsin Death Trip and 12 other books, was a
2006 USA Fellow, a national program that recognizes distinguished working artists.
Rachel Rubinstein
Dula Amarasiriwardena
Hampshire Professor
Dula Amarasiriwardena was selected for a Fulbright Specialists project in Chile at the Universidad de Tarapaca, Arica.
Betsy Hartmann
Betsy Hartmann, professor of development studies and director of the
Population and Development Program, is a longstanding activist in the international women’s health movement. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections between population, migration, environment and security issues.
Professors’ bios listed by Hampshire’s five interdisciplinary Schools: