Sara Watson

Sara Watson is a Teaching Associate Professor in Composition at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of English, part of the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from the University of Cincinnati, an MFA and BFA from Chatham University. Her teaching focuses on student-centered, inquiry-based methods, fostering collaborative learning environments where ambiguity and iterative growth are valued.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati), MFA & BFA (Chatham University)

Her research and teaching interests span composition pedagogy, creative writing, and gender/sexuality studies. She has published poetry in journals like Bedfellows Magazine, Miracle Monocle, and Pittsburgh Poetry Review, and served as associate editor of The Cincinnati Review.

Teaching portfolio includes first-year composition, research writing, English literature, and interdisciplinary courses on gender studies. She emphasizes inclusive pedagogy and community-building in classroom settings.