Jorge Muñoz

Jorge Muñoz is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Auburn University. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on contemporary Spanish literature and film, with a specialization in postmodernism and cyberpunk approaches in Spanish novels and films.

Education:

• PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Interests:

• Postmodern narrative techniques in Spanish literature
• Cyberpunk influences in Spanish media
• Cultural analysis of contemporary Spanish cinema

His notable publication Y al séptimo día descansó: Arturo Pérez-Reverte, creador de universos postmodernos (2009) explores postmodern creativity in the works of Arturo Pérez-Reverte. While no awards are explicitly listed, his academic leadership and research output highlight his contributions to the field.

As Department Chair, he oversees administrative and academic operations within the department. His office is located in 6012 Haley Center, with office hours by appointment.