Julianna Leachman

Julianna Leachman is an Assistant Professor at Houston Christian University's College of Arts and Humanities, specializing in English and Comparative Literature. She also serves as Director of The Academy dual-enrollment program and is affiliated with the Honors College. Her research focuses on regional/national identity in Russian literature and the U.S. South.

• PhD, Comparative Literature, University of Texas at Austin
• MA, Comparative Literature, University of Texas at Austin
• BA, Comparative Literature and Russian, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Leachman's publications explore intersections between American and Russian literary traditions, with particular emphasis on Flannery O'Connor and 19th-century Russian realists. She teaches courses on Russian literature, law and literature, and ancient worlds through modern Christian perspectives.

Scientific Awards

• Carson McCullers Society 2018 Outstanding Conference Paper Prize

Originally from Alabama, Dr. Leachman has been based in Texas since 2008. She is married to Presbyterian minister Taylor Leachman, and they have three daughters. Contact: Office Phone 281-649-3346, Office Location - University Academic Center 115.