Ryan Flaherty

Ryan Flaherty is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of English at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has taught at WSU since 2013, specializing in courses such as English 1010, 1020, 3010 (Intermediate Writing), and 3020 (Writing and Community). His teaching emphasizes community engagement, particularly through partnerships with local organizations to foster equitable discourse.

Research interests include the Psychology of Writing, Critical Service Learning, and the role of rhetoric in amplifying under-resourced communities' voices in digital-age social and political discussions. Recent course offerings (2023–2025) reflect a focus on advancing writing skills through community-based projects.

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