Dr. Erin C. Tarver, Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University, 2011; MA, Boston College, 2006; BA, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2003), is assistant professor of philosophy and Interim Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Oxford College of Emory University. She previously taught at James Madison University and Georgetown College.

Dr. Tarver specializes in feminist philosophy, American pragmatism, and the philosophy of sport. She has particular interests in the relationship between popular culture and the self.