Assistant Professor: School of Science
“One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching at MACU is being able to share both my passion for science and my faith.”
Jayme Hayes joined the MACU School of Science and Mathematics in the Fall of 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma (OU) and her Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Prior to her tenure at MACU, she worked as a lab assistant and teaching assistant at OU, assisting in upper-division Microbiology courses. Teaching as a lab assistant ignited her desire to pursue a career as a university professor. She began her journey towards this goal as an instructor at MACU and has since achieved the rank of assistant professor. Ms. Hayes aspires to pursue her PhD or EdD in the near future.
At MACU Assistant Professor Hayes teaches a wide range of biology courses including Biology I & II, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Embryology for the School of Science and Math. Additionally, she teaches Microbiology for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.
Outside of academia, Ms. Hayes is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling to national parks. When not engaged in her professional duties, she can be found hiking around Oklahoma, participating in park clean-ups, volunteering with her church, or spending quality time with family and friends.
