James Warren Boyd

James Warren Boyd is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at the University of San Francisco (USF), specializing in rhetoric and communication studies. He previously held roles as Lecturer and Director of programs at San Francisco State University (SFSU), including the English Tutoring Center and Early Start/Directed Self-Placement initiatives. His expertise focuses on university writing pedagogy, creative writing (memoir), and autoethnographic/queer performance studies.

Education:

• MA in Communication Studies, San Francisco State University (2011)
• MA in English, San Francisco State University (2003)
• Certificate in Teaching College Composition (2001)
• BA in History, UCLA (1991)

His research interests integrate college composition methodologies with performance studies, emphasizing critical pedagogy and queer identity expression. His creative works explore themes of memory, ecology, and spirituality through narrative forms.

Awards:

• USF Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award (2017)
• SFSU Lecturer Emeritus (2024)

Teaching and grant work include Peace Corps service as Faculty at NKJO Teacher Training College in Poland. His creative publications span literary journals like Cream City Review and Big Muddy, blending academic rigor with artistic innovation.