Lynette Myles

Lynette Myles is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses in African American literature, Black women's writing, and first-year composition, contributing significantly to both literary scholarship and undergraduate education.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English (African American Literature), Arizona State University
• M.A. in English (African American Literature), Arizona State University
• B.A. in English with minor in African American Studies, Arizona State University

Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on 19th- and 20th-century African American literature, slave narratives, feminist practice, spatial studies, and liberation pedagogy. She explores how Black women authors use narrative form to assert autonomy and resist oppression, particularly through spatial metaphors and rhetorical strategies. Her work critically engages with representations of race, gender, class, and sexuality in American culture.

The recent publications and edited volumes reflect a strong commitment to both literary analysis and pedagogical innovation, especially in teaching challenging texts like Sapphire’s PUSH. Her scholarship bridges literary theory, feminist critique, and classroom practice, emphasizing transformative learning and student empowerment.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Division of Graduate Studies Dissertation Fellowship, ASU
• Nominated for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award (2005, 2008)

Lynette Myles is actively involved in mentoring and academic service. She has served as a faculty advisor for student organizations including Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the Nzinga Sisterhood Circle. She has also mentored graduate students and served on numerous departmental and university committees related to diversity, curriculum, and scholarship. Her service extends to professional conferences and dissertation committees at other institutions, demonstrating her ongoing engagement with the academic community.

She contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in African American Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Second Language Writing. Her work supports the development of inclusive curricula and critical literacy across disciplines.