Michael Charles Land

Michael Charles Land is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Community Service-Learning Program at Assumption College. He holds a B.A. in Journalism (1981, University of Alabama), M.A. in Creative Writing (1994, University of Missouri-Columbia), and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing/American Literature/Rhetoric & Composition (1999, University of Missouri-Columbia). His research integrates creative writing with environmentalism and pedagogy, particularly through service-learning frameworks.

Teaching focuses on journalism, film studies, and creative nonfiction. Notable courses include 'Writing and Editing (Nature Writing)' and 'Novel to Film.' His publications explore topics ranging from academic life to environmental narratives. Key presentations include discussions on service-learning in journalism education and ecofeminism in urban contexts.

He chairs panels on literature and environment, such as the 'Writing in Thoreau’s Backyard' session featuring student researchers. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between writing, community engagement, and ecological awareness.