Tyler McAndrew

Tyler McAndrew is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He has been affiliated with the university since 2014, where he also earned his MFA in fiction. His work focuses on themes of human connection, societal struggles, and moral complexity in late-capitalist America.

• Education: MFA in Fiction, University of Pittsburgh

His debut short story collection, My Prisoner and Other Stories (2025), explores characters navigating trauma, economic hardship, and systemic issues like the prison system. The collection’s protagonists often confront helplessness but seek hope through empathy and small acts of kindness. McAndrew’s writing has appeared in journals such as Salt Hill and EPOCH.

No formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. He advises no named students, but his pedagogical focus aligns with creative writing and literature instruction. Future projects include the upcoming book and ongoing literary contributions.