Nathan Webb

Nathan Webb is a tenured Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Executive Director of Formation & Leadership Development at Belmont University. He serves as Catalyst for Pathway 1 on Belmont’s Strategic Path to 2030, leading Whole Person Formation initiatives through programs like BELL Core, the Teaching Center, and Service-Learning. With a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, M.A. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and B.S. from College of the Ozarks, he has held key leadership roles including Interim Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministry and Associate Dean in Liberal Arts. His research focuses on teaching methods, corporate communication, and intercultural pedagogy, with publications in journals like Business and Professional Communication Quarterly and Teaching and Learning Inquiry.

• Ph.D., University of Kansas
• M.A., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.S., College of the Ozarks

Dr. Webb’s research centers on teaching and learning in communication disciplines. He explores corporate communication fields, intercultural pedagogy, and self-disclosure dynamics in graduate teaching assistant (GTA) roles. His work emphasizes service-learning integration, curriculum development informed by industry practices, and instructor-student rapport. He has presented at regional, national, and international conferences, contributing to journals such as College Teaching and Communication Teacher.

Dr. Webb has also served in academic leadership roles, including Department Chair and Internship Coordinator for Communication Studies, and on Belmont’s Faculty Senate. Prior to academia, he worked in nonprofit leadership with the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection and as a legal research analyst in higher education litigation. A world traveler with visits to 40+ countries and all 50 U.S. states, he is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and outdoor enthusiast.