Megan Paslawski

Megan Paslawski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Queens College. Her academic work bridges queer/trans life writing, HIV/AIDS narratives, and archival studies, with a particular focus on 21st-century American literature. She actively contributes to literary editing through her affiliation with CUNY’s Lost & Found Press.

Her research explores the pedagogical dimensions of LGBTQ life-writing through projects like Instructional Desires, analyzing autotheory, trauma narratives, and intergenerational continuity. She also writes fiction inspired by her academic work, often examining urban marginalization and queer identity.

Paslawski’s publications span edited volumes, critical essays, and short fiction, including forthcoming works in Grabbing Tea and CALYX Journal. She teaches courses on gender/sexualities, 20th/21st-century literature, and HIV/AIDS narratives, emphasizing student engagement with contemporary literary discourse.

While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her editorial work with Lucia Berlin’s and Michael Rumaker’s archives underscores her commitment to preserving underrepresented literary voices. Her creative writing intersects with themes of urban survival and queer community dynamics.