About
Ileen A. Devault is Professor of Labor History at Cornell University's ILR School. Her research examines intersections of gender, family, and labor from historical perspectives, with current work on Pacific Northwest logging communities. She teaches courses on labor history and working-class studies.
Her publications analyze historical labor patterns through gender and class lenses, with recent articles critiquing methodological approaches in employment historiography. Awards recognize her teaching excellence and scholarly contributions to U.S. labor history.
As core faculty in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, she supervises graduate research across multiple disciplines. Her career demonstrates sustained investigation into how family structures shape labor experiences.
