Kelly Jacobson

Kelly Jacobson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Lynchburg, joining the institution in 2022. She teaches courses such as College Writing, Fiction Writing, and Nature Writing. Her office is located in Carnegie Hall 211, and she can be reached at 434.544.8553. Dr. Jacobson holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University, an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Women’s Studies from George Washington University.

Her research interests focus on cross-genre works, literary speculative fiction, and gender studies, with expertise in poetry, short stories, and young adult fiction. She explores intersections of speculative elements with social themes, particularly through feminist and inclusive lenses.

While no specific grants or awards are listed, her academic contributions are tied to innovative narrative forms and contemporary literary trends. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned in her profile.