Dr. James U. Dyer

Professor of Science

503-375-7013

jdyer@corban.edu

Education

  • B.A. Wabash College
  • M.P.M. ITT Tech
  • M.A. Ball State University
  • Ed.D. Ball State University

Professional

Prior to coming to Corban, Dr. Dyer began his teaching experience in Indiana at a Sylvan Learning Center, and in various middle and high schools as a substitute teacher. He then moved on to teaching at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, ITT Technical Institute, and Ball State University. He eventually decided to “go west” and stop in Oregon, where he took a position at Western Oregon University.

When his wife, Dr. Sang-Eun Dyer, came to Corban in 2006, Dr. Dyer began looking for the opportunity to join her. In 2007, he accepted a position with the Science Department. Currently, Dr. Dyer is a member of the National Science Teachers Association.

Personal

Jim and his wife were married in 2004 and have two children, Iris and Isaac. Since his daughter’s birth in 2008, Jim cites “being a daddy” as his primary interest. When away from schoolwork and kids, he and his wife like to watch Korean dramas (Dr. Sang-Eun Dyer is originally from Korea). Jim also enjoys outside activities such as bicycle riding and going to the park and loves watching NFL games (go Colts!).

Why Corban

“There is much more freedom to speak the truth about God and who I am in Him. It was frustrating and taxing in the secular schools. There were many individually nice and accepting colleagues of me personally, but I generally would not feel comfortable sharing my faith in those environments without risking some sort of professional backlash. The students were a completely different story. I intentionally self-disclosed enough of my faith, indirectly and explicitly, for them to know my stance. This was generally followed by appreciation, acceptance, and deeper conversations. So, in short … a freedom to teach and be me.”