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Jesse Jack (she/they) is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. They specialize in queer and transgender literature, social justice movements, and counter-narrative practices in Trans* Studies. Jesse holds a Ph.D. from Duquesne University, where they also earned a certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Their current book project examines how trans communities navigate systemic barriers through counter-narratives.
Teaching focuses on topics like adolescent representation, LGBTQIA+ experiences, and American social justice history. Jesse has taught at both Pitt and Duquesne, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy. They actively contribute to diversity initiatives, including Pitt’s English Department Committee for Diversity and workshops on anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation impacts. At Duquesne, they co-founded an LGBTQIA+ student support group.
Research interests include archival constraints, biopolitical regulations, and intersectional gender studies. Their work bridges literary analysis with real-world community needs, particularly for trans populations.
Advising and grants: Jesse’s academic service includes curriculum inclusivity task forces and collaboration with campus counseling centers. No specific grants are highlighted in the provided text.
Labs/teams: Involved with Pitt’s English Department diversity committee and Duquesne’s LGBTQIA+ initiatives, though no formal lab affiliations are noted.
