Tim Personn

Dr. Tim Personn is a Continuing Sessional Instructor in the Academic and Technical Writing Program at the University of Victoria since 2015. He holds a BA in Bilingual Education (Philosophy and English) from Universität Hamburg, Germany, and a PhD in English and Cultural, Social and Political Thought (CSPT) from UVic, funded by a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. His teaching focuses on empowering first-year students in critical reading/writing skills and public debate participation. He has taught courses including ENGL 135, 146, 201, and 429C, emphasizing modernism and contemporary fiction.

Dr. Personn prioritizes fostering intellectual autonomy and civic responsibility in education. He was honored with the 2017/2018 Graduate Sessional Teaching Award for his pedagogical contributions.