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Jeanie Wills is the DK Seaman Chair in Technical and Professional Communication and an Associate Professor at the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development within the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering. Her interdisciplinary humanities scholarship focuses on rhetoric's role in communication, particularly addressing marginalized populations like women and Indigenous peoples in male-dominated fields. She integrates research on early 20th-century women in advertising with pedagogical practices for engineering students.
- Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Saskatchewan (2011)
- M.A. English, University of Saskatchewan (2000)
- B.A. High Honours English, University of Saskatchewan (1996)
Her research examines rhetorical strategies for identity construction among marginalized professionals, leveraging feminist studies, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary methods. Key areas include women’s roles in early advertising, professional credibility-building, and the intersection of rhetoric with cultural and gender studies. She is a member of FEMRHET, CHARM, and CSSR.
Her publications trace themes of women’s leadership in advertising, rhetorical pedagogy, and the historical dynamics of professionalization. Collaborative work emphasizes collective authorship in academic writing, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis.
Teaching focuses on applying rhetorical theory to technical communication, emphasizing ethical discourse and inclusive practices. Her research often intersects with community-building initiatives through professional clubs and newsletters, highlighting how marginalized groups forge professional identities.
