Shane Seely

Shane Seely is an Assistant Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where he has taught creative writing and poetry since 2012. His academic work focuses on Poetry, Creative Writing, and Rural Poetry, with a particular emphasis on landscape and existential themes.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Key Courses: Graduate poetry workshops, form and theory in poetry, literary journal editing
• Notable Publications: The First Echo (2019), The Surface of the Lit World (2015), The Snowbound House (2009)

Shane's research and creative practice explores Rural Culture, Nature's Influence, and Existential Reflections, as evidenced by his contributions to journals like The Southern Review, Prairie Schooner, and Image. His work often intertwines Contemporary Poetry with Personal Memoir and Agrarian Themes.

He has received the 2008 Philip Levine Prize in Poetry for his debut collection and actively promotes literary engagement through teaching and editorial work with Natural Bridge. His teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative growth and tailoring feedback to individual creative aspirations.