Vincent James

Vincent James serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and World Languages at Viterbo University and is the Advisor for the Touchstone School of Humanities. He holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing from the University of Denver.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD, University of Denver
• MA, University of Denver
• BA, New Mexico State University

James is a prominent creative writer specializing in experimental poetry and innovative fiction. His work actively engages with contemporary American themes, ecological motifs, and rural narratives through avant-garde literary forms. He has published extensively in respected literary journals including Juked, Tarpaulin Sky, and Heavy Feather Review, establishing himself in the contemporary literary landscape.

His publications from 2021-2023 demonstrate consistent exploration of boundary-pushing techniques across poetry and prose, with recurring ecological and rural motifs forming a cohesive thread through his diverse output. This body of work significantly contributes to experimental literature and contemporary American writing.

As an academic, James brings his editorial expertise from the Denver Quarterly to his role advising students in the Touchstone School of Humanities, where he integrates creative practice with scholarly mentorship.