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Geoffrey Babbitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. He holds a Ph.D. (2010) and an M.F.A. (2005) from the University of Utah and a B.A. from Connecticut College (2003). His academic affiliations are centered in the humanities, with a focus on creative writing and literary expression.
- Ph.D., University of Utah (2010)
- M.F.A., University of Utah (2005)
- B.A., Connecticut College (2003)
Babbitt’s research and creative interests span creative nonfiction, the lyric essay, literary journalism, poetry, and the intersections of mysticism and literature—particularly Gnosticism in the works of William Blake and Susan Howe. His teaching includes courses such as New Media Writing, The Lyric Essay, and Digital Journalism, reflecting his engagement with both traditional and contemporary forms of narrative and rhetorical practice.
His publications reveal a strong trend in poetic and essayistic exploration of spiritual, philosophical, and historical themes. Recent works include poems and critical essays published in Colorado Review, Tarpaulin Sky Literary Journal, The North American Review, and Entropy Magazine, with a recurring focus on visionary literature, epistemology, and the boundaries between fact and imagination.
- Member, The Blake Society
- Member, Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Member, Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)
Babbitt has taught at HWS since 2012, following prior appointments at Ohio Northern University (2009–2012) and the University of Utah (2006–2009), demonstrating sustained commitment to undergraduate education in writing and literature. He has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or grants, and there is no indication of advising graduate students. He is actively involved in the literary and academic community through his publications and professional affiliations.
Babbitt has not indicated involvement with any research labs or collaborative teams, but his work suggests a solitary, reflective practice centered on poetic and critical inquiry. His scholarship bridges creative and academic writing, contributing to contemporary discourse in literary nonfiction and poetic philosophy.
