Tim Catalano

Tim Catalano is a McCoy Associate Professor and Hillyer Professor of Literature, Rhetoric, and Oratory in the Department of English at Marietta College, where he has served since 2001.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in English from University of Louisville
• M.A. in English from University of Dayton
• B.A. in English from Wilmington College

Dr. Catalano's research centers on Accelerated Learning Programs, with teaching expertise spanning developmental composition, first-year composition, technical writing, grant writing, and the PIO program. His pedagogical approach integrates writing theory with practical applications across academic and professional contexts.

He holds two distinguished named professorships:

• McCoy Professorship
• Hillyer Professorship of Literature, Rhetoric, and Oratory

From 2003 to 2008, he served as assistant editor for American Whitewater, the longest continually published journal for whitewater boating, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement beyond academia.