Scott Andrews

Scott Andrews is a Professor of English and Interim Associate Chair at California State University, Northridge, where he also directs the American Indian Studies Program and serves as faculty advisor for the American Indian Student Association. An enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, his academic identity is deeply rooted in Indigenous scholarship and advocacy.

His educational qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in English, University of California Riverside, 2000
• M.A. in English, University of California Riverside, 1993
• B.A. in English, University of Oklahoma, 1987

Professor Andrews specializes in American literature and American Indian literature, with significant contributions to Indigenous Studies through creative writing and critical analysis. His work encompasses poetry, short stories, essays, and reviews exploring Native American experiences, often intersecting with postmodern theoretical frameworks as reflected in his editorial role at Transmotion: A Journal of Postmodern Indigenous Studies.

His notable recognition includes:

• Pushcart Prize nomination for a poem published in Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art, and Thought

He actively advances scholarly discourse through editorial service for Studies in American Indian Literatures and Transmotion, while mentoring students through the American Indian Student Association and teaching courses including ENGL 318 (American Indian Literature) and ENGL 364 (The Short Story) for Fall 2025.