Anna Creadick

Anna G. Creadick is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, holding the George E. Paulsen '49 Professor chair. She joined the faculty in 2001, with a Ph.D. in English/American Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2002), an M.A. in American Studies from Boston College (1994), and a B.S. in English and Education from Appalachian State University (1991). Her research focuses on Twentieth-Century American Fiction, Southern and Appalachian Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Cultural Theory, particularly examining postwar America's social hierarchies and marginalized voices.

• Education: Ph.D. (UMass Amherst), M.A. (Boston College), B.S. (Appalachian State)

Her scholarly work spans Appalachian cultural representation, gender roles in literature, and disability studies, with notable publications including the book Perfectly Average: The Pursuit of Normality in Postwar America (2010) and chapters in Phallacies (Oxford, 2017). She served as film advisor for the NEH-funded documentary Hillbilly (2018), highlighting her commitment to public scholarship. Her recent articles explore climate grief in Appalachia and literary intersections of race, gender, and class.

Anna Creadick has contributed to journals like Southern Cultures, Post-45 Peer Reviewed, and Appalachian Journal. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary analysis, challenging literary hierarchies, and collaborative knowledge production, often pairing canonical authors with marginalized voices.

• Scientific Awards: NEH-funded documentary film (2018), George E. Paulsen '49 Professor

She actively engages in professional affiliations with the American Studies Association, Appalachian Studies Association, and Society for the Study of Southern Literature. Her work underscores the power dynamics in cultural narratives and the role of literature in social justice dialogues.