Jennifer Mitchell

Jennifer Mitchell is a Professor of English at Union College, serving as Chief Diversity Officer and Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She holds a Mellon Leadership Fellowship and is affiliated with the English Department. Her academic credentials include a B.A. from Union College, M.A. from Washington University, and Ph.D. from The CUNY Graduate Center.

Her research focuses on modernist and contemporary British literature, gender/sexuality studies, critical theory, children’s literature, and popular culture. Key themes include queer theory intersections, masochism in literature, and feminist literary analysis.

Her publications include Ordinary Masochisms (2020) and co-editing The Female Fantastic (2019). Her work has explored topics like dystopian agency, queer generational studies, and literary masochism frameworks. Notable awards include the Children’s Literature Association Edited Book Award (2018) and Lambda Literary Award finalist recognition (2012).

Her contributions span editorial leadership, interdisciplinary research, and advocacy for diversity initiatives in academia. Mitchell’s scholarship bridges literary analysis with contemporary social theory, emphasizing queer and feminist critiques across multiple literary traditions.