Dustin Michael

Dustin Michael is an Associate Professor of English at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he has served since Fall 2023. His academic journey includes roles as an instructor at Savannah State University (2012–2023), adjunct instructor at the University of South Carolina (2011–2012), and graduate instructor at the University of Missouri (2006–2010). He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia, alongside M.A. and B.A. degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. His professional experience also includes editorial roles with The Missouri Review and Center: A Journal for the Literary Arts.

Michael's research focuses on creative writing pedagogy, cross-genre narrative experimentation, and the intersection of environmental studies with literary forms. His work explores themes like academic burnout, pandemic-era education, and the metaphorical use of paleontology in contemporary writing. He has published widely in literary journals and anthologies, with notable pieces appearing in Bubble Magazine, Clinch, and New Verse News.

His awards include the Creative Writing Fellowship (2006–2010) from the University of Missouri and recognition for creative works such as the 2015 Cahoodaloodaling contest's Second Runner-Up for Cahoots. His writing spans poetry, essays, and fiction, often blending personal narrative with broader cultural critiques.

Michael has advised numerous student works through editorial positions and teaching, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to writing. Though no specific grants are highlighted in the text, his editorial roles suggest involvement in academic publishing networks.