Martin Camps

Martin Camps serves as Professor and Director of Latin American Studies at the University of the Pacific, where he teaches courses spanning Spanish language instruction, Mexican Literature, Phonetics and Phonology, Literatura fronteriza, and Spanish for Health Professions.

His academic background includes:

• PhD from University of California, Riverside (2003)
• MFA from University of Texas, El Paso (1999)
• BA from Instituto de Comunicacion y Filosofia, Mexico City (1997)

Dr. Camps' research centers on Mexican literary traditions, U.S.-Mexico border dynamics, and creative expression through poetry and writing. His pedagogy emphasizes student-centered learning where technology bridges diverse educational styles and personal experiences connect to course material.

As Director of Latin American Studies, he shapes interdisciplinary programming while maintaining active engagement in Spanish-language education and border literature scholarship.