C. Beth Burch

C. Beth Burch is a Professor in the Department of Judaic Studies at Binghamton University. Her academic work focuses on Jewish literature and writing pedagogy, with a specific emphasis on reviving the legacy of Bernard Malamud and exploring contributions of American Jewish women writers to short fiction. She is affiliated with the university's Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) Council.

• PhD, Purdue University
• MA, Oklahoma State University
• BA, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Burch's research spans literary analysis, American Jewish cultural studies, and grammatical pedagogy. She has contributed to the revival of Malamud's reputation, a key figure in Jewish-American literature, while also examining gender dynamics in Jewish short fiction through the lens of female authors.

Her teaching excellence has been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, highlighting her impact on students in the humanities and writing disciplines.