Suman Chhabra

Suman Chhabra is an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), specializing in Liberal Arts. They teach courses focusing on contemporary poetry, Asian American literature, diaspora studies, and writing processes. Their academic role includes adjunct responsibilities, emphasizing creative writing pedagogy and critical analysis of cultural narratives.

Chhabra's research interests center on the intersection of identity, colonization, and cultural expression through literature. Courses such as FYS I: Rebel Verse and Contemporary Narrative: Asian American Lit highlight their focus on underrepresented voices and literary canons. They also lead English for International Students tutorials, supporting non-native speakers in academic writing and communication.

Teaching methodologies emphasize writing as a process, with a focus on multidraft essays, freewriting, and individual inquiry. Courses often incorporate multimedia materials like films and graphic novels alongside traditional texts. Chhabra's curriculum integrates themes of diaspora, memory, and political impact, using works by authors such as Ocean Vuong, Rajiv Mohabir, and Cathy Park Hong.