Amanda Sevilla

Amanda Sevilla, Ph.D., is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has served since September 2023. Prior to this, she held a Visiting Lecturer position at Pitt (2021–2023). Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Duquesne University (2018), followed by an M.A. in English (2005) and B.S. in Education (2003) from Youngstown State University.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Rhetoric (Duquesne University, 2018)
  • M.A., English (Youngstown State University, 2005)
  • B.S., Education (Youngstown State University, 2003)

Dr. Sevilla’s research spans Media Ecology, Rhetorical Theory, and Digital Pedagogy, with a focus on ethical implications of technology in communication. Her work integrates Sociolinguistics, TESOL, and Philosophy of Rhetoric. She is certified in Quality Matters for online instruction and holds a TESOL Graduate Certificate.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses like History & Ethics in Advertising and Digital Course Design, reflecting her interest in Digital Narrative and AI & Technological Change. She has supervised numerous Public & Professional Writing (PPW) interns and directed undergraduate Directed Studies programs.

• Scientific Awards & Fellowships
  • Teaching Excellence Award (Youngstown State, 2020)
  • Speaking in the Disciplines Fellowship (Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, 2022)
  • Writing in the Disciplines Fellowship (Dietrich Institute for Writing Excellence, 2022)
  • Foundational Pedagogy Collective Stipend (University of Pittsburgh, 2025)

Dr. Sevilla actively contributes to academic discourse as the Pedagogy Editor for Explorations in Media Ecology (EME) Journal, promoting innovative teaching strategies in Media Ecology. She has presented at international conferences, including the Media Ecology Association International Convention (2023) and Three Rivers TESOL Fall Conference (2019), addressing inclusive teaching practices for L1/L2 learners.