معرفی
Dr. Timothy Bintrim is Professor of English at Saint Francis University. He specializes in Willa Cather's Pittsburgh writings and American literature, with secondary interests in environmental literature and archival studies. He coordinates the Environmental Studies minor and oversees the campus greenhouse and therapeutic garden projects. His teaching includes courses on medicine in literature and the politics of food.
- Education: B.A. & M.A. Slippery Rock University (1988/1990), Ph.D. in American Literature (Duquesne University, 2004)
Research focuses on uncovering Pittsburgh connections in Cather's work through archival and field investigations. He has published widely on Cather’s regional influences and co-edited a major 2021 Cather Studies volume. Community engagement includes volunteering at free dental clinics and advising SFU’s Environmental Action Society. Teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating medical humanities and disability studies into literature curricula.
Professional activities include conference presentations and collaborative projects linking literature to environmental advocacy. His work bridges literary analysis with community service, particularly in health care access and ecological stewardship initiatives.
