Janelle Adsit

Janelle Adsit is an Associate Professor in the English Department at Cal Poly Humboldt. She holds a Ph.D. from SUNY Albany and specializes in Creative Writing, Environmental Writing, Literary Publishing, and the histories of writing instruction. As Faculty Advisor for the Toyon Literary Magazine, she actively engages student publications.

Her research explores intersections between creative writing pedagogy, labor conditions in higher education, and digital humanities. Notable publications include Unremitting Entrance (2015) and co-authored works like Writing Intersectional Identities: Keywords for Creative Writers, emphasizing inclusive curriculum design.

Her recent scholarship (2017-2018) focuses on threshold concepts in creative writing education, curriculum innovation, and equity in literary studies. She critiques exclusionary tendencies in writing programs and advocates for pedagogical frameworks addressing institutional precarity.

Adsit teaches courses such as English 311 (Environmental Writing), 315 (Creative Writing: Fiction), and oversees the Toyon Literary Magazine (English 460). Her work bridges traditional literary forms with contemporary digital practices, reflecting her commitment to evolving educational paradigms.