Melanie Jordan

Melanie Jordan, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of General Education at University College, University of West Georgia. She specializes in English composition, creative writing, and technical writing instruction. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as ENGL-0999 (Support for English Comp), ENGL-1101/1102 (English Composition I/II), and ENGL-3405 (Professional & Technical Writing). She holds a Ph.D. in English (Creative Writing and Literature) from the University of Houston, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.

Education:

• Ph.D., English (Creative Writing and Literature), University of Houston
• M.F.A., Creative Writing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• B.A., Humanities, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Teaching Focus: Dr. Jordan's instruction emphasizes foundational writing skills, creative expression, and professional communication. She has taught across multiple modalities including hybrid and online sections. Her courses often integrate contemporary pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement in composition and literature studies.

Professional Activity: Maintains active involvement in curriculum development for general education writing courses and advises students in writing-intensive programs. Office hours are held regularly in Boyd Hall and Technology Learning Center.