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Cameron Fae Bushnell is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Pearce Center for Professional Communication at Clemson University’s College of Arts and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. and two M.A.s from the University of Maryland in English and Government & Politics. Her research focuses on postcolonial literatures, critical race theory, and writing pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on music’s role in literature and cultural studies. Her monograph Postcolonial Readings of Music in Literature: Turning Empire on Its Ear (Routledge 2013) explores intersections between music and colonial discourse. She actively designs academic programs, including WAC initiatives and graduate TA development, and contributes to faculty professional development. Her recent work investigates women’s writing about the Orient and ecological themes in contemporary American fiction.
Research & Education: Dr. Bushnell’s interdisciplinary research bridges literature, music, and theory, addressing topics like orientalism, transnationalism, and racial pedagogy. She has published in Contemporary Literature, Interventions, and Studies in American Culture, with a forthcoming monograph Orientalism Otherwise. Her teaching spans postcolonial, southern, and contemporary literature.
- Education:
- Ph.D. English, University of Maryland
- M.A. English, University of Maryland
- M.A. Government & Politics, University of Maryland
Awards & Contributions: Recognized as CAAH Faculty of the Year and recipient of a Faculty Research Development Grant, Bushnell’s work emphasizes equity in academic writing and intercultural communication. She also performs viola in the university orchestra, illustrating her commitment to artistic interdisciplinary practice.
Program Leadership: She spearheads initiatives like the Pearce Center’s professional communication programs and faculty development in writing across disciplines, fostering collaboration between humanities and STEM fields.
