Dustin Iler

Dustin R. Iler is a Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program at Washington University in St. Louis, where he holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature (2013). His primary affiliation is with the College Writing Program, though he also teaches courses in the English Department and University College. He specializes in rhetoric, disinformation studies, and technology's impact on selfhood.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English and American Literature, Washington University in St. Louis (2013)

Research & Teaching Interests: Iler's work focuses on the rhetoric of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and digital media's role in shaping modern communication. He designs courses like 'Conspiracy Theories and Online Hoaxes,' 'Technology & Selfhood,' and upper-division writing courses such as 'Argumentation' and 'Exposition.' He also teaches literature and public speaking courses including 'The American Novel On the Road.'

Additional Roles: Iler has designed research-focused courses for the College of Arts & Sciences High School Summer Academy and previously taught summer programs like 'Banned Books' and 'Funny Pages: From Comics to Graphic Novels.'

Professional Activities: Beyond academia, he engages in creative endeavors like tabletop gaming (Dungeons & Dragons) and analyzing performative rhetoric in professional wrestling and politics.