Mojgan Behmand

Dr. Mojgan Behmand is a Full Time Faculty member and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Dominican University of California. She has held multiple administrative roles, including Dean of the Faculty, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and founding Director of the First Year Experience 'Big History' program. Her teaching and research focus on literature, curricular development, and diversity initiatives.

• Education:
  • PhD, MA in English and American Studies, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf
  • Minors in English Medieval Studies and Political Science

Dr. Behmand's research explores 19th-century women's literature, Gothic novels, Persian epics, and Big History pedagogy. She specializes in curricular redesign, faculty development, and institutional culture change, with a particular focus on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into academic frameworks.

Her work includes publications on comprehensive curricular revision, faculty leadership, and DEI initiatives. She co-edited the book Teaching Big History (UC Press) and has presented on topics like institutional transformation and science curricular innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• Teacher of the Year, Dominican University of California (2010)
• Closing the DEI Gap Award, North Bay Leadership Council (2024)
• Fanjeaux Summer Residency Faculty Grant (2009)
• Scholarship, Teaching, Research Grant, Dominican University of California (2008)
• Provost’s Commendation Letter, George Mason University (2002–2005)

Dr. Behmand has secured grants for pedagogical innovation and institutional reform. She has mentored students and contributed to academic leadership through initiatives like the General Education Program and Faculty Development. Her work emphasizes systemic change, interdisciplinary curricula, and amplifying marginalized voices in education.