Juliette C. Kitchens

Juliette C. Kitchens, Ph.D., serves as Professor of Writing & Communication in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University, with dual appointments in the Farquhar Honors College and core involvement in the Composition program, Writing minor, Applied Professional Studies program, and M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Georgia State University
• M.A. from the University of Alabama
• B.A. from the University of Alabama

Dr. Kitchens' research pioneers transmedia storytelling and rhetorical theory at the intersection of digital environments and identity formation. Her work critically examines popular culture narratives, technological mediation, and professional identity development through frameworks of postdisciplinarity and multiliteracy, revealing how contemporary writers navigate complex digital ecosystems.

Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on media rhetoric and composition pedagogy, with award-winning monographs exploring Whedonverse narratives (2017), digital identity formation (2022), and horror genre rhetoric (2023). These works collectively establish her as a leading scholar in transmedia rhetoric and professional writing development within digital landscapes.

Major recognitions include:

• Book Award for 'At Home in the Whedonverse' (2017)
• Book Award for 'Slaying is Hell' (2023)
• Research Impact Award Honorable Mention for 'Stories of Becoming' (2022)
• Halmos College Professor of the Year (2024)

Dr. Kitchens secured significant research funding including the 2015 College Composition and Communication Research Grant. Her mentorship in honors seminars and graduate programs cultivates student exploration of community engagement through digital storytelling, while her DSS Lecture moderation extends scholarly impact beyond the classroom.

Her academic leadership operates primarily through the Farquhar Honors College and Composition program infrastructure, where she shapes curriculum development and research initiatives focused on evolving writing practices in digital media environments.