Elizabeth Gilmartin-Keating

Elizabeth Gilmartin-Keating is a Senior Lecturer and the Interim Associate Director of First Year Composition (Spring 2025) in the English Department at Monmouth University. She maintains her office in The Great Hall Annex 501 and holds office hours on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from New York University
• M.A. from Seton Hall University
• B.A. from Georgian Court College

Dr. Gilmartin-Keating specializes in nineteenth and early twentieth century Irish and British literature, with additional expertise in Postcolonial Theory, composition studies, and the integration of technology in education. Her research consistently explores linguistic identity, cultural memory, and literary representations of Irishness, examining how language and literature intersect with national identity and historical narratives. She has made significant contributions to understanding the Anglo-Irish dialect, Irish modernism, and the works of key figures like Lady Gregory and John Millington Synge.

Her scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Irish literary studies, with particular attention to linguistic analysis, postcolonial perspectives, and cultural memory. Over her career, she has examined how literature reflects and shapes national identity, particularly in the Irish context.

Professional recognition includes:

• Member of the first Monmouth University faculty cohort to complete Association of Colleges and University Educators (ACUE) Certification

Dr. Gilmartin-Keating is actively involved in curriculum development and teaching, regularly instructing courses in College Composition, Literary Studies for English Majors, Children's and Young Adult Literature, Foundations of British Literature, and specialized courses on Irish literature and culture. Her commitment to pedagogical excellence is evident in her participation in professional development initiatives and her diverse teaching portfolio that spans foundational composition courses to specialized upper-level literature seminars.

She has taught numerous sections of 'The Irish: Home and Abroad,' demonstrating her ongoing commitment to Irish studies education, and has developed expertise in teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature as a dedicated course offering.