Susan Ghiaciuc

Susan Ghiaciuc is an Associate Professor at James Madison University (JMU) in the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, where she has been since 2003. Her research focuses on disability studies, ethics, non-dominant discourses, literacy studies, ESL writers, participatory action research, and rural rhetorics. She actively integrates these themes into her teaching and scholarship.

• Education: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (University of Louisville, 2003); M.F.A. in Creative Writing (University of Texas at El Paso, 1999); B.A. in English (University of Iowa, 1993).

Her publications explore intersections of disability, identity, and education. Recent works include discussions on creating safe spaces for disability disclosure and faculty roles in accessibility advocacy. Earlier research investigated bilingual literacy practices in Latino communities and urban educational challenges.

Notable contributions include collaborative projects on queer narratives, e-patient credibility, and participatory action research. Though no formal grants or labs are listed here, her work emphasizes ethical and inclusive pedagogical practices.