César Ruiz Ledesma

Dr. César Ruiz Ledesma is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Northwestern College. He holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Language and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh with a Certificate in Film Studies, an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a B.A. in Hispanic Literature and Linguistics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. His professional experience includes teaching roles at the University of Pittsburgh (2020-2024), El Nazareno Institute (Summer 2020), and various assistant roles at UTEP and Peruvian Universities. He has also served as an editor, evaluator, and researcher.

His research interests span Hispanic literature, creative writing, film studies, and linguistics, with a focus on Latin American cultural production. He has received multiple awards including travel grants for academic presentations and recognition for his short story collections. Notable achievements include finalist positions in prestigious literary contests such as the José María Arguedas and the Premio a la Joven Literatura Latinoamericana.

• Education: Ph.D. (Pittsburgh), MFA (UTEP), B.A. (Pontifical Catholic University of Peru)

Dr. Ledesma’s work bridges academic scholarship and creative expression, reflected in his teaching, research, and published literary works.