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Kevin Cassell is a Senior Lecturer in Business Communication at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, affiliated with McClelland Hall. He joined Eller in Fall 2023 after previously serving as a Senior Lecturer in the University of Arizona's English Department, where he taught foundational writing, business writing, and technical communication. With over 37 years in higher education, his global teaching experience spans institutions in Japan, Fiji, Venezuela, and Costa Rica, supported by TEFL certification.
Education:
- B.A. English, University of Maine at Fort Kent (1986)
- M.A. English, Northeastern University (1989)
- TEFL Certification, Maximo Nivel Executive Language School, Costa Rica (2007)
- Ph.D. Rhetoric and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University (2014)
Research Focus: His interdisciplinary work bridges communication theory and professional practice, emphasizing applied contexts like business simulations, intercultural communication strategies, and pedagogical design. Key areas include rhetorical analysis of corporate language, experiential learning frameworks, and optimizing presentation efficacy in technical fields.
Professional Contributions: He has delivered 30+ conference presentations on pedagogy and communication, held editorial roles for academic journals, contributed to a college writing textbook, and provided private-sector communications consulting. Administrative leadership includes curriculum development, program assessment, and faculty training.
Additional Activities: Outside academia, he engages in swimming, cycling, road trips, and rock/pop piano performance.
