Jordan Bernsmeier

Jordan Bernsmeier is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Their research focuses on queer cinema, the evolution of lesbian narratives in film adaptations, and broader cultural studies.

Education:

• B.A. in English, University of Cincinnati
• M.A. in Poetry, University of Cincinnati
• M.A. in Film Studies, Ohio University (Thesis: “From Haunting the Code to Queer Ambiguity: Historical Shifts in Adapting Lesbian Narratives from Paper to Film”)

Research Interests:

Explores how queer identities are represented in film, particularly historical shifts in adapting lesbian narratives. Engages with adaptation theory, cultural impact of visibility, and intersectional approaches to gender and sexuality studies.