About
Dr. James (Jim) Pollock is a Professor of English at Loras College, specializing in poetry, literary criticism, and creative writing. He holds a PhD from the University of Houston (2001) and has authored acclaimed poetry collections like Durable Goods (2022) and Sailing to Babylon (2012), as well as the essay collection You Are Here (2012). His work has earned prestigious awards including the Edna Meudt Poetry Book Award and a Wisconsin Library Association commendation.
- Education: BA (York University, 1991), MA (University of Houston, 1994), PhD (University of Houston, 2001)
Pollock teaches creative writing workshops (e.g., Love & Other Dangerous Emotions), ethics courses (The Art of Living), and classical literature in translation. His poetry appears in journals like The Paris Review and AGNI. He edited The Essential Daryl Hine, recognized by Partisan magazine as a standout 2015 publication.
- Awards: Manchester Poetry Prize, Magma Editors’ Prize, Guy Owen Prize
His research bridges creative and critical realms, emphasizing Canadian poetry and pedagogy. No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, but his online presence at jamespollock.org provides further insights.
