Jeff Pietruszynski

Jeff Pietruszynski, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at West Virginia State University. He holds a Doctorate in English Studies from Illinois State University. His roles include Coordinator of General Education and Director of the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching.

Research focuses on pedagogical innovation, the role of English Studies in higher education, and Early Modern Literature (Spenser to Milton). He emphasizes advancing writing and composition curricula for both first-year students and English majors.

Publications span literary criticism and pedagogy, including analyses of Milton’s Paradise Lost and applications of New Historicism in modern classrooms. He maintains a robust teaching schedule with extensive office hours.

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Administrative contributions include leading institutional teaching initiatives and overseeing general education frameworks.