Adam Pacton

Adam Pacton is an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, where he serves as the Dean's Fellow for AI Literacy and Integration and the English 105 Course Coordinator in the Writers' Studio. He has been at ASU since January 2016, contributing significantly to online education through MOOCs and innovative writing instruction.

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2015)
• M.A. in English, East Tennessee State University (2009)
• B.A. in Philosophy, Marquette University (2001)

His research and teaching focus on bridging personalization and scale in writing instruction. Key areas include composition theory, pedagogy, writing program administration, disability studies, and multimodal composition. He is deeply engaged in online, hybrid, and MOOC-based education, emphasizing accessibility and innovation.

His recent publications and presentations reflect a strong interest in scalable writing instruction, grammar pedagogy, and inclusive composition practices. Themes across his work include educational access, peer tutoring, and the integration of technology in writing education.

• ASU President's Award for Innovation (2017, 2021)
• Society for Disability Studies Tanis Doe Prize (2013)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship (2013)
• James A. Sappenfield Fellowship (2012)

Dr. Pacton has advised on the development of Study Hall and Crash Course YouTube playlists and has served on multiple university committees related to composition and faculty hiring. He is also active in editorial roles, including as a reviewer for Pedagogy and copyeditor for Queen City Writers. He leads initiatives in writing assessment and curriculum development, particularly in large-scale and online contexts.

He has coordinated writing programs at multiple institutions and is involved in the assessment redesign and online composition instruction. His service includes leadership in writing centers, curriculum committees, and faculty development workshops.