Whitney Lew James

Whitney Lew James is an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and the Initiative on Race and Resilience. She teaches a sustainability-themed Multimedia Writing and Rhetoric course and has been active in academic roles since 2013.

• Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition, Texas Christian University
• M.A., Writing and Publishing, Emerson College
• B.A., Comparative Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara

Her research focuses on digital cultural rhetorics, translingual pedagogy, antiracist writing assessment, and disability rhetorics. She examines how digital technologies and pedagogical practices intersect with social justice, equity, and accessibility.

Her work engages themes like predictive algorithms and data surveillance in education, digital embodiment, and activist approaches to writing. Articles explore methodologies for digital rhetoric, social media activism, and inclusive assessment frameworks.

• Outstanding Dissertation Award, Texas Christian University

She co-authored works on global writing initiatives and ethical research methodologies, with conference presentations at RSA, CCCC, and Watson Conference. Her teaching emphasizes equitable classroom practices and empowering student voices.