Faculty & Academic Leadership
Our team combines academic credentials, professional experience, and a deep commitment to faith-integrated education.
6
Programs
3
Team Members
30+
Years Combined Experience
Academic Leadership
Dean of Academic Affairs & Professor of Psychology
Dr. Gerrit Grundling, PhD
PhD Psychology
Dr. Grundling serves as the founding Dean of Academic Affairs at South Geauga Theological University. With a doctorate in Psychology and decades of experience bridging clinical practice with pastoral ministry, he oversees all academic programs, faculty development, and curriculum standards. His research focuses on the integration of evidence-based counseling methods with theological frameworks for grief and loss.
Specialization
Clinical Psychology, Grief Counseling, Theological Education
Teaching Areas
Administration & Student Services
Director of Admissions & Student Services
Grant James
Ministry Leadership
Grant James serves as Director of Admissions and Student Services, guiding prospective students from initial inquiry through enrollment and beyond. With a background in ministry leadership and a passion for making theological education accessible, Grant is the primary point of contact for all admissions questions, application support, and enrollment guidance.
Focus Areas
Student Enrollment, Academic Advising, Ministry Outreach
Ministry Advisory Board
Ministry Advisory Board
Ansa Grundling
Pastoral Ministry
Ansa Grundling brings over 30 years of experience as a pastor's wife and active ministry partner. Her decades of congregational leadership, pastoral care, and community outreach provide invaluable insight into the practical realities of ministry life. She advises on curriculum relevance, student pastoral support, and ensuring SGTU programs reflect the real-world needs of ministry families and congregations.
Focus Areas
Pastoral Care, Congregational Support, Women in Ministry Leadership
Advisory board members provide strategic guidance on curriculum relevance, ministry impact, and institutional direction.
Join Our Faculty
We are actively expanding our academic team
Adjunct Faculty — Grief & Wellness Counseling
- ✓Terminal degree in counseling, psychology, or related field
- ✓Experience in grief counseling or group wellness facilitation
- ✓Commitment to faith-integrated education
Adjunct Faculty — Digital Communication & AI Ministry
- ✓Graduate degree in digital communication, theology, or related field
- ✓Professional experience with AI tools, digital strategy, or media ministry
- ✓Theological literacy and ethical technology perspective
Send your CV and cover letter to admissions@southgeauga.com
Academic Standards
All SGTU faculty hold graduate-level or terminal degrees in their fields of instruction. Faculty are selected for their combination of academic credentials, professional experience, and commitment to faith-integrated education.
Faculty development, curriculum review, and academic oversight are managed by the Dean of Academic Affairs in accordance with the university's educational mission and Florida regulatory requirements.