About
Clinton Spaulding is an Instructor at the College of Science and Humanities, Husson University. He teaches first-year writing and rhetoric courses, emphasizing critical thinking and communication skills across disciplines. His background includes undergraduate and graduate studies in English at the University of Maine, Orono, where he earned a BA with a Creative Writing concentration and an MA focusing on Poetics, defending a creative thesis titled 'A Lamentation in Blue and White'. Prior to his academic career, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Devastator.
- Education:
- MA in English (Poetics), University of Maine, Orono
- BA in English (Creative Writing), University of Maine, Orono
Spaulding’s research interests blend creative writing, poetics, and multimedia art. His work explores narrative structure and interdisciplinary collaboration, as evidenced by his multimedia project 'Furrows in a Ploughed Field', showcased at the bi-annual &Now Conference at SUNY Buffalo. He has contributed to literary journals such as The Stolen Island Review, Werewolf Glue, Crosscut, and the Accompanist, alongside writing for the MPAC newsletter and Crosscut.
While no specific grants or awards are listed, his career highlights include his naval service and leadership as President of the Maine Peace Action Committee during his undergraduate years. He emphasizes critical thinking and argument analysis in his teaching, fostering skills applicable to both academic and professional contexts.
