Paul Butler

Paul Butler is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He specializes in Rhetoric, Composition, and Pedagogy, with a focus on style, translingual theory, public rhetoric, digital literacy, and technical and professional communication.

• Position: Associate Professor
• Institution: University of Houston
• Department: English
• Research Group: Rhetoric, Composition, and Pedagogy (RCP)
• Email: pgbutler@uh.edu

His research centers on the role of style in writing and rhetoric, challenging traditional norms and advocating for inclusive, translingual approaches to composition. He explores how digital environments shape literacy and how professional communication can be taught effectively in academic settings.

Butler’s publications, including The Writer's Style, Out of Style, and Style in Rhetoric and Composition, reflect a sustained scholarly engagement with the theoretical and pedagogical dimensions of style. His co-edited volume Style and the Future of Composition Studies suggests a forward-looking agenda for the field, emphasizing innovation and inclusivity in writing instruction.

He is currently developing a new theory of style, indicating ongoing contribution to rhetorical and compositional scholarship.

Paul Butler earned his B.A. from Colorado College and his Ph.D. from Syracuse University, grounding his academic work in strong theoretical and practical foundations in writing studies.