Jake McGinnis

Jake McGinnis is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Graceland University, located in Iowa, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. in English from the University of Idaho, and a B.A. in Writing from Northland College. His teaching focuses on writing, literature, and environmental humanities, emphasizing the role of narrative and clear prose in addressing contemporary global challenges.

Dr. McGinnis's research interests center on environmental nonfiction, particularly the works of Henry David Thoreau and modern writers addressing climate change, ecological resilience, and sense of place. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding environmental issues through literary and cultural analysis.

Outside academia, McGinnis is an avid outdoors enthusiast, participating in cross-country skiing, trail running, fly-fishing, and gardening. These activities reinforce his scholarly focus on human-environment interactions. His professional and personal interests converge in promoting environmental awareness through both scholarship and active engagement with natural spaces.