Orion Kidder

Orion Kidder is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). Since 2009, he has taught courses including Composition, Professional Writing, Communication, Introduction to Literary Studies, Advanced Literary Studies, Research Composition, Comics Scholarship, Early Modern Literature, Early Modern Drama, Shakespeare, Film Studies, and Science Fiction/Fantasy Studies. He holds a BA (Hons) from Simon Fraser University, an MA in English from Queen’s University, and a PhD in English and Film Studies from the University of Alberta.

• Education:
  • BA (Hons), Simon Fraser University
  • MA (English), Queen’s University
  • PhD (English and Film Studies), University of Alberta

His research interests span early modern literature and drama, Shakespeare adaptation, film studies, and science fiction/fantasy narratives. He coordinates the Vancouver Academic Writing Centre and emphasizes open classroom dialogue to engage student perspectives.