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Dr. Jonathan Davis-Secord is an Associate Professor of Medieval Studies and the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development at the University of New Mexico. He specializes in early medieval English literature, including Old English, early Middle English, Medieval Latin, and Old Norse. His research integrates modern critical frameworks like trans studies and critical race theory with traditional philological approaches. Davis-Secord authored *Joinings: Compound Words in Old English Literature* (2016) and has published extensively in journals such as *Anglia* and *The Journal of Medieval Latin*. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary theoretical discourse, focusing on textual identities, racial constructs, and intertextuality in medieval texts.
His academic leadership roles include administrative oversight of faculty development initiatives at the University College. Davis-Secord’s research spans topics from Bede’s influence on early English racism to the reinterpretation of *Beowulf* through queer theory. He maintains active involvement in medieval manuscript studies, liturgical poetry, and the intersection of rhetoric and political power in Anglo-Saxon homilies.
His teaching interests align with his research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to medieval literature. Davis-Secord’s scholarship has been recognized through his publications and editorial contributions, though no specific awards are listed in the provided materials. His current projects continue exploring transgressive identities and race in medieval religious and secular texts.
