Christopher Craig

Christopher Craig is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His academic and creative work focuses on American literature, cultural critique, and pedagogy. He holds a PhD and MA in English Literature from Tufts University and a BA in English Literature from UMass Boston.

• PhD, English Literature, Tufts University
• MA, English Literature, Tufts University
• BA, English Literature, University of Massachusetts Boston

Craig’s research spans Early American Literature, Multicultural Literature, and American Working-class Literature, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary connections between literature, film, and social justice. His creative nonfiction explores themes of trauma, memory, and institutional critique, while his academic publications address career integration in English education.

Craig’s recent publications include creative essays in The Threepenny Review (2025, 2022, 2019) and scholarly works on English degree professionalization (2024). His writing has been republished in journals like Workplace: A Journal for Academic Labor and Cultural Logic. He has contributed reviews to The Threepenny Review and American Studies Journal.

• Mellon Grant (2020)
• Jasper and Marion Whiting Foundation Grant (2010)

Craig’s articles reveal a dual focus: creative explorations of personal and societal trauma, and scholarly interventions in English education reform. His work bridges literary theory with practical career advising, emphasizing the social and professional relevance of humanities training.