Anderson Bean

Anderson Bean serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Sociology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, teaching core sociology courses including Origins of Social Thought, Political Sociology, Principles of Sociology, Senior Seminar, and Social Theories since 2021.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Sociology from Georgia Mason University (2017)
• M.A. in Sociology from The University of North Carolina Greensboro (2008)
• B.A. in Sociology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2006)

Dr. Bean's research centers on Political Sociology and Social Justice through the lens of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), with pioneering work in citizen science integration within higher education. His scholarship examines transformative partnerships between students, universities, and employers to advance equity-focused pedagogical frameworks and community-engaged curriculum development.

His 2019-2023 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory in educational innovation, demonstrating how citizen science methodologies (2023) and social justice initiatives (2019) create synergistic benefits across academic and professional spheres. These works collectively advance critical pedagogy and participatory action research within sociological education, emphasizing real-world applications of theoretical frameworks.

As an educator, Dr. Bean maintains an active teaching portfolio across foundational and advanced sociology courses, guiding students through theoretical analyses of social structures while implementing evidence-based SoTL practices. His scholarship indicates ongoing engagement with pedagogical development projects focused on inclusive learning environments and community-academic partnerships.