Meghan Johnson

Meghan Johnson is a Lecturer at Southern Methodist University (SMU), specializing in American cultural studies, environmental humanities, and working-class rhetoric. With over ten years of teaching experience in first-year composition, rhetoric, and literature in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she focuses on integrating creative technologies into pedagogy. Her research explores underclass experiences and materiality in American literature.

Education:

• Ph.D., Philosophy & American Literature, University of North Texas
• M.A., English, University of North Texas
• B.A., English, Texas Christian University

Research Interests:
Dr. Johnson’s work bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing marginalized voices. Her forthcoming book project examines working-class and immigrant literature through the lens of material culture. Currently, she collaborates on a digital archive documenting “essential worker” experiences during 2020, blending public humanities with digital innovation.

Awards:

• 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award (TCU English Department)
• 2016-2017 Doctoral Fellowship (TCU)

Teaching:
Teaches undergraduate courses including Writing and Reasoning 1312/1313. Pedagogical focus includes rhetorical theory and creative technology integration.

Labs/Projects: Digital archive of essential worker narratives (ongoing collaboration).