Steve Criniti

Steve Criniti is a Professor of English at West Liberty University, affiliated with the College of Liberal and Creative Arts. He has held this position since Fall 2008, following a tenure as Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Ohio Northern University (2006–2008). Dr. Criniti advises the English Education program and coordinates its curriculum. He earned his Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from the University of Cincinnati (2008), M.A. in English from the University of Dayton (2002), and B.A. in English & Professional Communication from Wheeling Jesuit University (2000).

His research focuses on 20th Century American Literature, American Ethnic Literature, Contemporary Literature, and Composition Studies. Notable works explore themes such as racial representation, cultural memory, and gender studies through analyses of texts like Elizabeth Keckley’s autobiography and Julia Alvarez’s writings. His publications span journals like The Explicator and Modern Language Studies.

Beyond academia, Dr. Criniti actively coaches youth baseball teams with the Pike Cubs organization, balancing professional responsibilities with community engagement.