Eric Casero

Eric Casero is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English & Communication at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, College of Arts & Sciences. He teaches courses in literature, writing, and communication with a focus on first-year English programs.

His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Kentucky (2016), an MA from Temple University (2009), and a BA from Temple University (2007). These qualifications support his expertise in literary studies and composition pedagogy.

Dr. Casero's research interests focus on Contemporary American Literature and Modern British Literature, with teaching specializations in critical writing and reading. His courses include ENL 101: Critical Writing & Reading I, ENL 102: Critical Writing & Reading II, and ENL 200: Studies in Literature, which explores special topics such as New England Literature, Children's Literature, and Black Literature. His teaching philosophy emphasizes analytical skill development through engagement with complex texts across academic and public genres.

As an Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Casero contributes significantly to curriculum development within the First-Year English Programs. His courses help students build college-level research skills, compose sophisticated syntheses, and develop reflective habits of successful lifelong learners. He maintains an active teaching schedule with multiple course iterations each semester, demonstrating his commitment to undergraduate education.

Dr. Casero is based in Liberal Arts 216 and can be reached at 508-999-8274 or ecasero@umassd.edu. His work supports the development of students' academic writing abilities and literary analysis skills across disciplines within the university.