John Buckley

John Buckley is a Lecturer II in the English Department at the University of Michigan. He holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the Helen Zell Writers’ Program and an M.A. in English Literature from San Francisco State University. His creative work focuses on poetry and collaborative projects, with five published books including Yankee Broadcast Network and Poets' Guide to America. His poetry has appeared in journals like Clockhouse and Willow Springs, and he has been nominated for multiple Pushcart Prizes. He currently teaches courses on community-engaged writing, literature, and the essay form.

Education:

• M.F.A. Creative Writing: Poetry, University of Michigan (2014)
• M.A. English: Literature, San Francisco State University (2000)
• Certificate in Teaching Composition, San Francisco State University (1999)
• B.A. English, University of Michigan (1992)

Research interests center on creative writing pedagogy, experimental poetry forms, and interdisciplinary storytelling. His publications blend literary innovation with social observation, often exploring themes of identity, cultural landscapes, and mythological reinterpretation.

Recent articles reflect a focus on genre-blurring narratives and critical engagements with contemporary societal issues. His work often merges poetic experimentation with accessible, culturally resonant themes.

He is the fiction editor of Third Wednesday and has advised numerous student projects in creative writing workshops. No grants or major funding are explicitly cited in available records.