Jerry Phillips

Jerry Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on American Literature from its origins through the Nineteenth Century and Ethnic American Literature, with expertise in historical text analysis and cultural criticism. Phillips holds a Ph.D. in English Literature and has contributed significantly to the field through his scholarly work.

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American literature, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to canonical texts. His office is located in Austin 120 on the Storrs campus, and he can be reached at 860-486-3690 or via email for availability. Phillips’ work bridges historical contexts and contemporary debates in literary studies, particularly in examining marginalized voices in canonical narratives.