 Staton taught New Testament, Old Testament, and Hebrew courses and was active in public relations for the college through service to area churches and speaking opportunities throughout the region.He served Mercer University for more than eleven years (1991–2003), as Associate Provost, Associate Professor, and Publisher of the Mercer University Press.Staton led Mercer's academic publishing efforts through Mercer University Press, with responsibility for encouraging and assisting faculty in their research and publishing endeavors.