Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt is a Teaching Professor in the Center for Gender and Sexuality at Wayne State University, serving as Assistant Director and Academic Student Services Coordinator. He holds a PhD in English from Wayne State University (2013). His research focuses on 20th century American literature, literary theory, Marxism, community formations, and gender/sexuality studies. He teaches courses across Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSW) programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education: PhD English, Wayne State University (2013).

Research interests emphasize intersections between Marxist theory and queer studies, with publications in Feminist Modernist Studies, Studies in American Fiction, and GLQ. Active in interdisciplinary humanities pedagogy, he coordinates academic services for students in gender studies programs.

Teaching responsibilities include introductory GSW courses and advanced theory seminars. Administrative roles involve managing student services and program coordination for the Center for Gender and Sexuality.

Labs/Teams: Core faculty member of the Center for Gender and Sexuality, contributing to university-wide gender studies initiatives.