Jeremy W. Webster

Jeremy W. Webster is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. He is based in Ellis Hall, Athens Campus, and holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Tennessee (1999).

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee, 1999
• M.A. in English, Texas A&M University, 1994
• B.A. in History, Summa Cum Laude, Texas A&M University, 1992

His research centers on Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature, with deep engagement in literature and health, satire, gender and sexuality, and queer theory. His work explores how literary forms reflect and challenge social norms around identity, power, and desire in early modern Britain. He has published on topics ranging from anti-Semitism in Restoration drama to the queer potential of 17th-century texts and the adaptation of Star Wars into radio drama.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on intersections between politics, sexuality, and literary form in British literature from 1660 to 1800. He frequently analyzes how satire functions as a vehicle for social critique, particularly regarding gender, religion, and power. His interest in transmedia storytelling shows a willingness to engage with both canonical and popular cultural forms.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his scholarly contributions are substantial and peer-recognized through publication in journals such as Journal of Early Modern Cultural Studies, Literature Compass, and Eighteenth-Century Fiction, as well as in edited collections from reputable academic presses.

As Director of Graduate Studies, he plays a key role in advising and shaping graduate education in English. His graduate seminars—on topics like patriarchal anxiety, historicizing gender, and "Queer/ing Leadership"—suggest active mentorship in critical theory and interdisciplinary approaches. He has not listed specific students, but his leadership role implies ongoing advising responsibilities. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in writing, literature and medicine, LGBTQ+ literature, and 18th-century British literature.

He is affiliated with interdisciplinary initiatives through courses co-listed with Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS), indicating collaboration across departments and engagement with feminist and queer academic communities.