Timothy Liu

Timothy Liu is an Assistant Professor in the English Department at SUNY New Paltz. A poet and literary scholar, he teaches creative writing, contemporary American poetry, and Asian-American literature. His work explores themes of identity, desire, and cultural hybridity through innovative poetic forms.

Education:

• M.A. in Creative Writing, University of Houston
• B.A. in English, Brigham Young University

Liu has published numerous poetry collections that examine LGBTQ experiences, cultural displacement, and spiritual inquiry. His recent work incorporates experimental forms and interdisciplinary approaches to personal and historical narratives. He serves as advisor for the American Sign Language Club and contributes to departmental curriculum development.

Honors include multiple Pushcart Prizes, Lambda Literary Award nominations, and fellowships from the John Ciardi Foundation. He has judged prestigious literary awards including the Publishing Triangle Awards and served on editorial boards for poetry journals.

Liu's teaching emphasizes the craft of poetry while engaging with diverse literary traditions. His scholarly work addresses the intersection of creative practice and critical theory in contemporary poetics.