Kim Hackford-Peer

Kim Hackford-Peer is an Associate Professor (Career Line Teaching Faculty) in the Division of Gender Studies at the University of Utah since July 2018, serving as Associate Chair. She focuses on curriculum development, teaching, and mentoring, with early teaching experiences dating back to childhood. Her academic career includes roles as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Gender Studies at the University of Utah from 2012 to 2018.

Education:

• M.Ed. in Social Justice Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2001)
• PhD in Education, Culture, & Society from the University of Utah (2010)

Research interests center on pedagogy, particularly intersections between identity and education. Teaching includes courses such as Medusa and Manifestos, Intro to LGBTQ Studies, and Queer Representation in the Media, all carrying general education designations. She supports student internship programs and curriculum design initiatives.

No scholarly awards are explicitly listed, though her contributions to teaching and curriculum development are highlighted. Her work emphasizes practical mentorship and academic innovation in gender studies.