Two Assumption Professors Granted Tenure in Spring 2026 Semester
The following faculty members were awarded tenure:
Rachel Coleman, Assistant Professor of Theology
Rachel Coleman, Ph.D., has been granted tenure. Coleman, who has served on the faculty since 2020, specializes in systematic theology, issues in science and bioethics, and metaphysics. She is the author of Matter as an Image of the Good: Ferdinand Ulrich’s Metaphysics of Creation, published by Cascade Books. Coleman received her bachelor’s degrees in biology and philosophy from DeSales University. She received both her master’s degree in theological studies and her Ph.D. in theology from the Catholic University of America.
Christian Williams, Assistant Professor of Human Services
Christian Williams, Ph.D., LMHC, has been granted tenure. Williams, who has served on the faculty since 2014, is actively engaged in the scholarship of human services as both a contributor and editor. She is Chief Editor of the Journal of Human Services and Associate Editor of the Mental Health and Resilience International Journal. Williams received both her bachelor’s degree in social and rehabilitation services and her master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Assumption University. She also holds a master’s degree in psychology and a Ph.D. in psychology with a concentration in clinical psychology, both from Walden University.
“Both professors embody what we seek in a tenured faculty member at Assumption: devotion to teaching, excellence in scholarship, service to our community, and a clear commitment to the mission that animates our work,” said President Greg Weiner. “I am grateful for their contributions and am pleased to recognize this important milestone in their careers.”