Tyler Easterbrook

Tyler Easterbrook is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of Composition at the University of Idaho. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2021) and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (2013). His research focuses on conspiracy rhetoric, digital misinformation, and their intersections with contemporary American politics. He administers all first-year writing courses and teaches advanced pedagogy courses.

Education:

• Ph.D., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2021
• B.A., English, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2013

Research Interests: Easterbrook examines how conspiracy theories and digital misinformation shape political discourse through rhetorical analysis. His work bridges digital humanities and political communication, emphasizing the ethical implications of viral misinformation. His recent studies include tracking broken links in conspiracist content to trace rhetorical evolution over time.

Awards:

• Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Award (UNC-Chapel Hill, 2021)
• CFE/Lenovo Instructional Innovation Grant ($30,000, 2019)

Advising & Grants: He leads the composition program's expansion efforts post-pandemic and has secured grants for instructional innovation. His work includes developing low-tech writing pedagogies for resource-constrained campuses.