Emily A. Dotson

Emily A. Dotson is an Associate Professor of English and the Faculty Director of the Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. She has held leadership roles in writing program and writing center administration across multiple institutions, including co-founding the Elbert C. Ray eStudio in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky. With over 30 years of experience, her work focuses on professional development for faculty, curriculum design, and STEM education.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in English, University of Kentucky
• M.A. in English, Murray State University
• B.A. in English, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
• Certifications: Gender and Women’s Studies (UK), Critical Theory (UK), Higher Education Teaching and Learning (Harvard), Digital Media and Composition (Ohio State), Scientific and Technical Writing, Grant Writing

Her research interests span Victorian literature, feminist theory, writing pedagogy, and STEM education. She has published widely on professional development for faculty, writing center administration, assessment strategies, and Victorian women’s writing. Recent work includes contributions to the Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women’s Writing and a forthcoming book on Victorian Scandals (Routledge, 2023).

Dr. Dotson has no listed scientific awards but has been recognized for her innovative contributions to writing programs and educational initiatives. Her advising and grants narrative highlights leadership in faculty development at UK (e.g., Writing in the Disciplines Initiative) and her current role in advancing educational innovation at UVA Wise. She co-directed writing assessment at UK and helped establish interdisciplinary writing and digital media centers.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder and Director of the Elbert C. Ray eStudio (a writing and digital media center in the College of Engineering at UK) and Director of Wise Writes (a writing-focused Quality Enhancement Plan at UVA Wise).