Eric Stottlemyer

Eric Stottlemyer serves as Associate Dean for the Engaged Liberal Arts and holds the rank of Teaching Professor at Wake Forest University. He specializes in interdisciplinary approaches linking environmental studies with literary and rhetorical analysis.

• Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
• MA, San Diego State University
• BA, The Ohio State University

His research focuses on contemplative pedagogy, experiential learning methodologies, and the intersection of literary theory with ecocriticism. He explores how spatial analysis and environmental rhetoric shape cultural narratives about nature, sustainability, and wilderness ethics. Courses taught include environmental ethics, global sustainability, and critical writing about nature-culture relationships.

Publications span literary criticism, environmental journalism, and rhetorical studies, with notable contributions to Oxford Encyclopedia entries and Nevada Spirit Magazine. His work bridges ecological concerns with humanities frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary engagement.