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Hayley M. Haugen is a Professor of English at Ohio University Southern, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches composition, American literature, and creative writing, and is deeply engaged in both literary creation and critical scholarship. Her work bridges creative and academic domains, particularly in poetry and disability studies.
- Ph.D. in 20th Century American Literature, Ohio University (2006)
- MFA in Poetry, University of Washington (1995)
Her research focuses on creative writing, poetry, disability and illness in contemporary American literature. She explores how personal and bodily experiences are represented in literary works, especially through the lens of authors like Nancy Mairs and Stephen King. Her creative work often reimagines myth and fairy tale, while her critical contributions analyze the cultural and medical narratives surrounding the body.
The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent engagement with themes of identity, the body, trauma, and narrative form. Her poetic works emphasize lyrical expression and emotional depth, while her scholarly chapters contribute to disability studies, horror literature, and medical humanities. The interdisciplinary nature of her output reflects a deep integration of creative and critical practice.
Her scientific awards include:
- 2021 Ohio University Southern Campus Faculty Award for Outstanding Research
- 2020 Ohio University Regional Higher Education Award for Outstanding Faculty
- 2019 Ohio University Southern Campus Faculty Award for Outstanding Research
- 2013 Ohio University Southern Campus Faculty Award for Outstanding Service
- 2011 Ohio University Southern Campus Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching
While no formal advisees are listed, her role as a professor and founding editor of Sheila-Na-Gig Inc. suggests mentorship and leadership in literary communities. She has not received explicit grant mentions, but her sustained publication and editorial work indicate funded or institutionally supported research activities. She leads the nonprofit literary journal and small press, which supports emerging writers and promotes diverse voices in poetry and nonfiction.
