Tony Scott

Tony Scott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research examines the intersection of composition, academic labor, and writing program administration within political and economic contexts.

Research focuses on how economic factors shape composition instruction and assessment, particularly examining the status of students and teachers within institutional hierarchies. Recent work explores cosmopolitanism in education, transnational writing administration, and critical approaches to assessment. His scholarship advocates for making political economy central to composition research.

Awards and Honors:

• Richard Braddock Award for best article in College Composition and Communication (2014)
• Council of Writing Program Administrators' Outstanding Scholarship Award (2014)

Scott has held leadership roles including chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Curricular Committee and service on editorial boards for major composition journals.