Mark McBeth

Mark McBeth is a Professor of English at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and The Graduate Center, CUNY. He specializes in Composition & Rhetoric, Queer Theory, and Literacy Studies. His research examines intersections of LGBTQIA+ literacies and homophobic discourses, with a focus on archival methodologies. He has been recognized with the 2024 Stonewall Award and John Jay's Distinguished Teaching Award (2013).

Education: Ph.D. in English (2001, CUNY GC), M.A. (1995, City College), B.F.A. (1984, Arcadia University). His academic service includes roles in the Council of Writing Program Administrators and editorial boards in composition studies.

• Key Research: Queer Literacies (2019), Teacher Training at Cambridge (2004)
• Teaching: Courses include Queer Studies, Archival Research, and Writing Program Administration
• Affiliations: John Jay Vertical Writing Program, Gender Studies Program, GC English Ph.D. Program

McBeth's work emphasizes equitable literacy practices and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in education. His current projects explore crisis-driven pedagogies and queer archival practices.