Sean A. Gordon

Sean A. Gordon is an Assistant Professor of American Literature at California State University, Fresno, specializing in environmental colonialism and social justice. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021 and joined Fresno State in 2022. His teaching spans 19th-century American literature, abolitionist movements, and climate change literature, integrating interdisciplinary approaches across art, philosophy, and science.

• Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst (2021)
• M.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
• B.A., Boston University

Dr. Gordon’s research bridges abolitionist poetics, environmental humanities, and settler colonialism studies. His work explores how historical movements for liberation inform contemporary debates on climate justice, emphasizing the role of literature in shaping political and ecological consciousness. He also investigates intersections between poetry and collective action, with a focus on marginalized voices.

His publications include analyses of 19th-century abolitionist texts, contemporary poetry, and public humanities projects. Articles appear in venues like The Hopkins Review and Romantic Circles Praxis, reflecting his commitment to accessible, interdisciplinary scholarship. While no specific awards are listed, his roles as student advisor for Sigma Tau Delta and member of the California Faculty Association Bargaining Team highlight his institutional engagement.

Dr. Gordon teaches courses ranging from foundational American literature surveys to specialized topics like the Plantationocene and Faulkner studies. His office hours and contact details are publicly available, fostering student collaboration. Personal interests include cognitive neuroscience and music, with a career in rock bands as a guitarist and vocalist.