John Washatka

John Washatka is an academic professional with extensive experience in higher education. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Los Angeles Pacific University since July 2020, John previously held the role of Assistant Dean at University College - Azusa Pacific University from July 2015 to July 2018, where responsibilities included leadership and administrative oversight of academic programs. Prior experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer at Los Angeles Pacific University from July 2018 to July 2020, and as Director of Academic Affairs at Azusa Pacific Online University between July 2011 and July 2015. John's early career included roles as Assistant for Academic Administration and Director of Academic Services for Adult and Graduate Studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Educational qualifications include a cum laude Master's degree in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a Doctorate in Education in Character Education from Regent University. Additionally, John holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with high honors from Northeastern Illinois University.