Kristin Rieff

Kristin Rieff serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern Maine (USM), part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She has taught Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, and Poetry courses since 2004 at Maine’s Community College System and through the University of Maine system since 2012. Her teaching emphasizes critical thought, analysis, and individual writing development. She also held roles as an ELL instructor at Merrymeeting Adult Education and Portland Adult Education.

• Education:
  • MFA in Creative Writing (University of Southern Maine, 2006)
  • Graduate Certificate in Women and Public Policy (University of Massachusetts, 2000)
  • BA in History (Tufts University, 1996)

Her research and teaching interests span creative and professional writing, literary analysis, and community-focused education. Her writing has been featured in the Portland Phoenix and MaineBiz. She has worked in managerial roles in local non-profits, reflecting her commitment to community engagement.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. No advising/grant information is provided, but her roles include course instruction and ELL support. No affiliated labs or teams are noted.