Dr. John Markley

Lead Faculty Mentor

Dr. John Markley comes to Magellan Learning Solutions after years of experience at several accredited higher education institutions. He served as Instructional Mentor, Program Director, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of General Education, Dean of Distance Education, and Administrative Dean for Academic Operations. In each role, his work has been driven by a desire to help students achieve their goals through a transformative education.

He believes deeply that a thriving faculty is the foundation for everything else in higher education. As a result of his administrative experience, he understands the importance of administrators in cultivating a context in which faculty thrive. Students will flourish with good leadership and a thriving faculty.

“I am honored to be part of the distinguished team at Magellan. I cannot think of another organization with such a high concentration of experienced professionals focused on helping institutions succeed. Joining their work of supporting excellence and innovation in higher education is a highlight of my career!”

John lives in Central Virginia with his wife and kids.