Jack B. Martin

Jack B. Martin is a Professor in the English and Linguistics department at William & Mary, where he has taught since 1993. His work spans language documentation, revitalization, and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on Native American languages.

• Joint position: English & Linguistics (William & Mary)
• Teaching history: University of Michigan, Rice University, Leiden University, University of Oklahoma, University of Florida
• Fieldwork: Eastern Oklahoma, South Florida, Western Louisiana

Research Interests: Dr. Martin specializes in documenting Muskogean languages (Muscogee/Creek, Miccosukee, Koasati, Choctaw), including creating dictionaries, grammars, and educational materials. His theoretical work connects phonetics, syntax, and metrical structure.

Collaborations: He partners with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Seminole Tribe, Coushatta Heritage Department, and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians on community-driven language projects. Notable collaborators include Margaret Mauldin, Carol Cypress, and Linda Langley.

Articles Trends: His publications emphasize Muskogean syntax, prosody, and revitalization, with recent works focusing on switch-reference, prominence, and collaborative documentation models. Earlier studies include comparative phonetics and historical morphology.