Patrick Schultz

Patrick Schultz is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at the State University of New York at Oswego. He has been teaching there since 2017, except for an academic year spent in Munich. His academic journey includes degrees from Dartmouth, Salamanca, UT Austin, Venice, and Binghamton, pursued in a non-linear fashion. Prior to academia, he worked in diverse sectors including software startups, banking, HVAC, and a Fortune 100 corporation, gaining skills in areas like expense account management and software testing.

His research interests focus on intersections between literature, culture, pedagogy, and translation, with particular emphasis on Walter Benjamin's work from the Weimar period, especially Benjamin’s engagement with radio discourse. He actively advises students on study abroad opportunities, emphasizing their role in developing language proficiency, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills. Schultz also dedicates effort to researching scholarships and financial aid to support students throughout their academic and post-graduate journeys.

Though no specific awards or grants are mentioned, his career reflects a commitment to bridging academic and practical experiences through interdisciplinary research and student mentorship.