Tiffany Kinney

Tiffany Kinney is an Associate Professor of English and Department Head for Languages, Literature and Mass Communication at Colorado Mesa University. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Utah and teaches courses in professional and technical writing, composition, science writing, and rhetorical theory.

• PhD, Rhetoric and Composition: University of Utah
• MA, English: University of Oregon
• BS, English: Westminster College

Her research focuses on marginalized rhetorics, particularly how local histories challenge dominant narratives, and on interdisciplinary strategies for teaching writing in the sciences through digital curriculum development. She emphasizes critical awareness of power in discourse and trains students to navigate and adapt genre conventions across media forms—from essays to podcasts to digital exhibits.

Her recent publications span feminist rhetoric, body studies, and writing pedagogy, with contributions to journals such as Praxis: A Writing Center Journal and The Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society, as well as edited collections on feminist rhetorical history. Her work reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive communication practices.

Dr. Kinney actively mentors writing groups and contributes to curriculum innovation, particularly in science writing education, though no formal advisees are listed. She collaborates across institutions to improve writing instruction and has developed tools for graduate writing support.

She is involved in research teams focused on writing pedagogy and digital learning environments, contributing to the development of innovative teaching resources that bridge disciplines and media.