Alexander M. Bruce

Dr. Alexander M. Bruce is a Visiting Professor of English and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs at The University of the South. A Sewanee alumnus (B.A. 1989), he holds advanced degrees from The University of Georgia and returned to Sewanee in 2008. His administrative leadership spans student affairs and academic governance.

Research interests include:

• Medieval literature and Old/Middle English philology
• Folklore studies and Arthurian legend
• J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works
• Historical linguistics and pedagogy
• Student development theory

His scholarship bridges textual analysis, cultural history, and educational practice.

Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth:

• Two monographs exploring medieval analogues (2002) and academic folklore (2003)
• 20+ essays and 60+ conference papers on literature, linguistics, and higher education

Professional appointments:

• Associate Dean of Students (2008-2015) and current Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Sewanee
• Former Assistant Dean at Florida Southern College
• Former Department Chair at University of Montevallo