Adam Vines

Adam Vines is a Professor and Director of Creative Writing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary poetry and creative writing education.

His educational background includes a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Florida.

Professor Vines specializes in modern and contemporary poetry and creative writing, with secondary interests spanning early American literature, early modern English religious and political rhetoric, early modern English drama, ecological literature, and Southernism. His scholarly work bridges traditional literary forms with contemporary creative expression, particularly focusing on the intersection of ecological concerns and poetic form.

As editor of the Birmingham Poetry Review and faculty advisor for the UAB Fishing Team, Professor Vines actively contributes to both the academic and extracurricular life at UAB. An avid fisherman himself, he has successfully integrated his personal interests with his professional responsibilities.

His teaching excellence has been recognized with awards from both the University of Florida and UAB, demonstrating his commitment to student development and innovative pedagogy in creative writing instruction.

• Teaching awards from University of Florida
• Teaching awards from UAB

Professor Vines maintains an active role in the literary community through his editorial work and publications, while also mentoring students through both formal academic channels and the UAB Fishing Team.