John Stevenson

John Stevenson is a Professor of English at the University of Colorado Boulder, serving as a faculty member since 1982. He has held significant administrative roles, including Chair of the English Department (1996–2004), Interim Director of the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (2001–02), Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Education (2005), and Dean of the Graduate School (2009–2016). Currently, he serves as Director of the PWR since 2022.

Education:

• BA summa cum laude, Duke University (1975)
• PhD, University of Virginia (1983)

His research focuses on British literature, with specializations in eighteenth-century literature and the novel. He has published two books, including The Real History of Tom Jones (2005), which won the Eugene Kayden Book Prize. His work also intersects with cultural studies and nineteenth-century literary analysis.

Awards:

• Eugene Kayden Book Prize (2007)
• Boulder Faculty Assembly Teaching Excellence Award

Dr. Stevenson’s contributions extend to academic leadership, overseeing graduate education and writing programs. His scholarly presentations span national and international conferences, though specific articles are not detailed here. His current role continues to shape university-wide initiatives in writing and rhetoric.