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Piers Gelly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Virginia, where he teaches Writing and Rhetoric courses. His work bridges creative writing, pedagogy, and social justice, with a focus on labor organizing and digital technologies.
- MFA in Fiction, University of Virginia (2019)
- BA in College of Letters, Wesleyan University (2013)
His research explores intersections of generative AI in education, podcast production, labor studies, and collaborative authorship. He co-organizes the Writing With Sound speaker series, collaborating with experts like Avery Trufelman and Sarah Larson.
Recent projects include curating a student-union collaboration exhibition at UVA’s Small Special Collections Library (2024) and investigating AI ethics in pedagogy. His publications span Literary Hub, The Point, and The Stinging Fly.
Key grants include the Thrive Grant (2025), Learning Technology Incubator Grant (2024), and Active Archive Fellowship (2021).
- Thrive Grant (2025)
- Learning Technology Incubator Grant (2024)
- Active Archive Fellowship (2021)
- Henfield Prize for Fiction (2019)
He collaborates extensively with labor unions in Charlottesville and mentors students through podcast projects and collective curatorial efforts.
