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Molly Hand is an Associate Lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence in the Department of English at Florida State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Editing Internship Program and teaches courses such as Renaissance Poetry and Prose, the History of Illustrated Texts, and Text Technologies. Her research focuses on animals, gender, and the occult in early modern literature, with notable publications including co-editing Animals, Animality, and Literature (Cambridge, 2018) and articles in Studies in the Literary Imagination and Preternature.
Dr. Hand earned her Ph.D. in 2009 and has maintained professional engagement beyond academia, emphasizing career preparation and internships. She serves as book review editor for Borrowers and Lenders, contributing to scholarly discourse on early modern texts and contemporary academic practices. Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogical innovation, particularly through exploring visual and material culture in historical contexts.
Recent research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to animal studies, ecocriticism, and gender in early modern drama and poetry. Her articles analyze witchcraft, labor, and environmental themes in works by Middleton and Shakespeare. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, though her contributions to academic and professional development are central to her role.
Advising and mentorship focus on internship programs and alternative career pathways, reflecting her commitment to student success outside traditional academia. Collaborative efforts include co-editing volumes and curating digital projects like the Pulter Project, showcasing underrepresented voices in early modern literature.
