Geoffrey A. Johns

Geoffrey A. Johns is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures at Michigan State University (MSU), specializing in First-Year Writing and Women’s and Gender Studies. He holds affiliate status as a Lecturer at Central Michigan University. His primary appointment is within the College of Arts and Letters at MSU.

Education:

• PhD, Michigan State University, 2013
• BA, Michigan State University, 2007
• AA, Southwestern Michigan College, 2002

Research Focus: Dr. Johns explores identity formation through writing, cultural influence, and intersectionality. His work integrates queer rhetorics and pop culture criticism, emphasizing intergroup dialogue strategies to address social issues like privilege and oppression. He designs courses that use writing as a tool for self-reflection and societal inquiry.

Teaching: Teaches First-Year Writing and Women’s and Gender Studies courses, employing dialogic methods to facilitate critical conversations about social justice.