Glenn Irwin

Glenn Irwin is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. With an MFA from the same institution, he specializes in teaching diverse English courses ranging from Nature Writing to Business Writing, informed by his prior work experience in St. Louis's lumber yards, factories, and warehouses. His pedagogical philosophy emphasizes the complexity of students and the human desire to express ideas clearly, echoing Joan Didion's assertion that 'we write to figure out what we think.' Contact:

• Email: irwint@umsl.edu
• Phone: 314-516-5574
• Office: 441 Lucas Hall

Research interests and teaching focus span creative writing, writing pedagogy, and literary analysis, with a particular emphasis on helping students articulate personal and professional complexity through narrative and technical writing. His work bridges practical experience with academic theory, informed by his unique background outside academia.

Scientific Awards:

• Awards for poetry and fiction