جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ruben Quesadaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Latinx Literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ruben Quesada, Ph.D. is an award-winning poet, editor, and educator currently serving on the faculty of Antioch University-Los Angeles and Cedar Crest College's low-residency MFA programs. He is the founder and director of Mercy St, a literary arts nonprofit organization that has showcased over 100 artists worldwide. Quesada edited the groundbreaking anthology Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry , winner of the Gold Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards, and is the author of the poetry collection Brutal Companion , which won the Barrow Street Editors Prize and was recognized as A Notable Book of 2024 by the University of California. Quesada's creative work explores themes of grief, loss, identity, immigration, and social justice through the lens of his experiences as a queer Latinx individual. His poetry and criticism regularly appear in prestigious publications including The New York Times Magazine, Best American Poetry, Ploughshares, Harvard Review, and American Poetry Review . He has served as poetry editor for AGNI, Poet Lore, Pleiades, and Tab Journal , and as a poetry blogger for The Kenyon Review and Ploughshares . His work frequently engages with historical events, visual art, and personal memory to create layered poetic explorations of contemporary life. Quesada's recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both personal and political themes, with his poetry collections addressing his 2016 HIV diagnosis, grief, and cultural identity. His editorial work has significantly contributed to Latinx literary studies through the Latinx Poetics anthology, which provides critical perspectives on poetry from Latinx writers. His creative output spans ekphrastic poetry responding to visual art, personal narratives exploring family relationships, and social commentary on issues including healthcare access and LGBTQ+ rights. Gold Medal from Independent Publisher Book Awards (2022) Barrow Street Editors Prize (2024) Fellowships from American Literary Translators Association Grants from Jentel Foundation, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Illinois Arts Council Recognition as A Notable Book of 2024 by University of California As an educator, Quesada emphasizes authenticity and vulnerability in the creative process, encouraging students to write without self-censorship. His nonprofit organization Mercy St has created significant opportunities for literary artists, hosting events with participants from 12 countries and 39 states. Despite the financial challenges of a creative career—he has described periods with no income between teaching semesters—Quesada remains committed to his artistic practice and literary community building, maintaining a newsletter that chronicles his journey in poetry and publishing.

• American History
• Native American History
• New Mexico History
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Benay Blend is an adjunct professor of Native American, American, and New Mexico history at Central NM Community College. She received her doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and has taught at several institutions including the University of Georgia, Memphis State University, and the University of New Mexico. Dr. Blend's research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields including American history, Indigenous studies, Jewish studies, and transnational feminist theory. Her work frequently examines how marginalized communities use literature as a form of resistance and cultural preservation. She has published extensively on Native American literature through ecofeminist frameworks, Palestinian women's writing, and Latin American Jewish women's testimonial literature. Her recent scholarship demonstrates a continued engagement with themes of memory, resistance, and cultural survival across different historical and geographical contexts. Dr. Blend's work often draws connections between Indigenous North American experiences, Palestinian resistance narratives, and Jewish diasporic literature, creating productive dialogues across cultural boundaries. Dr. Blend has published articles in journals such as Gender Forum, Postcolonial Text, The Southern Quarterly, American Indian Quarterly, and Women in Judaism. Her work appears in both specialized academic journals and broader interdisciplinary publications, reflecting her commitment to bridging disciplinary divides. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with questions of identity, displacement, and cultural survival across multiple contexts. Dr. Blend's scholarship contributes significantly to conversations about how literature serves as a vehicle for resistance and the preservation of cultural memory among marginalized communities.

• Community-based participatory research
• Youth participatory action research
• Black, Afro-Indigenous, Indigenous and Racialized youth futurities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Kayla Webber is an Assistant Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University, with additional affiliations as a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, Fellow at the School of Cities (University of Toronto), Associate Fellow at York University's Harriet Tubman Institute, and Emerging Housing Scholar with the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative. Her research radically centers Black, Afro-Indigenous, and Indigenous communities through: Community-based participatory research and youth-led action methodologies Housing justice, displacement resistance, and land-based learning Decolonial wellness frameworks and healing justice Transnational youth advocacy and anti-racism policy Her publications explore Black/Indigenous feminist pedagogy, nonprofit resilience, and grassroots mobilization, often using narrative and digital storytelling methods. Recent works engage themes of solidarity, survivance, and community-defined futures. Awards and honors include: 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women (2024) Canadian Japanese Mennonite Human Rights Award (2023) Multiple Ontario Graduate Scholarships (2021-2023) Philanthropist Writing Fellowship (2023) She actively contributes to community initiatives as Vice-Chair of For Youth Initiative and advisor to the Black & Indigenous Lives Project. Her teaching includes graduate courses on child and youth care theory and independent research supervision.

Noelle Kocotمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• American Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Noelle Kocot is a contemporary American poet and educator currently teaching in the Creative Writing Department at The New School in New York City. She previously taught at the University of Texas New Writers' Project and serves as the poet laureate of Pemberton Borough, New Jersey. Kocot's research interests encompass contemporary American poetry, creative writing pedagogy, literary translation, and the intersection of personal narrative with broader cultural themes. Her work often explores emotional intensity, philosophical questioning, and the boundaries between sanity and madness, while maintaining a distinctive voice that blends accessibility with complex emotional landscapes. Critics have noted her ability to channel the zeitgeist from a clarifying distance, with poems described as 'like sunlight coming through a window' and possessing 'uncompromised frankness.' Her extensive publication history reveals a consistent engagement with contemporary poetic forms, particularly free verse, with recurring themes of nature, spirituality, mental health, and personal identity. Kocot's work demonstrates evolution from more traditional lyrical approaches toward increasingly experimental forms while maintaining emotional resonance and philosophical depth. National Endowment for the Arts award recipient Academy of American Poets award recipient Fund for Poetry award recipient American Poetry Review award recipient Lannan Foundation residency fellowship Selected for Best American Poetry (2001, 2012, 2013) As an educator, Kocot has mentored emerging writers through her teaching positions at prestigious institutions. Her translation work, particularly her book Poet by Default featuring translations of Tristan Corbière's poems, demonstrates her commitment to literary scholarship and cross-cultural exchange. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided texts, her numerous awards suggest significant recognition and support for her creative work. Kocot maintains an active presence in the literary community through readings, interviews, and publications in major literary journals. Her work has been featured in Boston Review, Granta, Poets.Org, The Daily Beast, and numerous other prestigious venues, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary American poetry.

Craig S. Keenerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Backgrounds
• Historical Jesus Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Craig S. Keener serves as the F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. With a Ph.D. from Duke University, he is a prolific scholar whose work bridges academic rigor with practical ministry application. His research spans New Testament studies, biblical backgrounds, historical Jesus research, and contemporary theological issues. His academic journey began with a B.A. from Central Bible College (now part of Evangel University) in 1982, followed by M.A. and M.Div. degrees from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 1985 and 1987, culminating in a Ph.D. from Duke University in 1991. Dr. Keener's research interests encompass New Testament backgrounds, Acts, the Historical Jesus, Miracles, the Gospels, and Ethnic/Racial Reconciliation. His scholarly approach emphasizes understanding biblical texts within their historical and cultural contexts, which has shaped his influential contributions to biblical interpretation and theological discourse. His work consistently addresses the intersection of ancient context and contemporary application, particularly regarding issues of justice, reconciliation, and faithful Christian witness in challenging contexts. His publications reveal remarkable breadth, from technical commentaries to accessible background resources. His most notable works include the 4,500-page commentary on Acts, the 1,600-page commentary on John, and the best-selling 'IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament,' which has sold over half a million copies. His recent writing continues to focus on making historical context accessible for contemporary readers while addressing pressing theological questions. 13 national and international awards for scholarly work Six Christianity Today awards International Book Award for Christianity Bible of the Year for the Christian Book Awards (NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible) As an educator and thought leader, Dr. Keener has significantly influenced evangelical scholarship through his presidency of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2020, his editorial work with the Bulletin for Biblical Research, and his role as New Testament editor for the award-winning NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. His personal story of marriage to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, a refugee from Congo, informs his practical engagement with issues of ethnic reconciliation and global Christianity, as documented in 'Impossible Love' (Chosen, 2016).

Naomi Boothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Fiction
• Creative Writing Practice
• Eco-Criticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Naomi Booth is a distinguished academic and fiction writer at Durham University's Department of English Studies, holding a professorship while maintaining an active creative practice. She is also an affiliate member of Durham's Institute for Medical Humanities, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to literary studies. Her research spans contemporary fiction, eco-criticism, and gender studies, with particular focus on literary depictions of the body and swooning. Booth pioneered the field of literary swooning through her AHRC-funded PhD at Sussex, which culminated in her monograph Swoon: A Poetics of Passing Out (2021). Her creative work explores eco-horror and social critique, notably in the Guardian-recognized Exit Management (2020) which dissects class dynamics in Brexit-era London. Booth's recent publications reveal an evolving trajectory from literary swooning toward eco-horror and medical humanities, with increasing engagement with folklore adaptation (e.g., Animals at Night , 2022) and climate fiction. Her 2025 article on 'uncanny doubles' demonstrates continued theoretical innovation within contemporary literary studies. Honors include: Saboteur Award for Best Novella (2016) Guardian Fiction Book of the Year (2020) Shortlisted for Edge Hill Prize (2022) Longlisted for major short story awards AHRC Doctoral Funding (2010) As a supervisor, she mentors practice-based PhD projects including depictions of post-partum psychosis and contemporary witch narratives, while serving as external examiner for multiple UK institutions. Her creative-critical methodology bridges academic research with public engagement through New York Times and Guardian contributions, radio broadcasts, and audio drama adaptations like Sour Hall .

Jonathan Allen Lethemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literature
• Creative Writing
• American Fiction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Allen Lethem (born February 19, 1964) is an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, and short story writer who has served as the Roy E. Disney Professor of Creative Writing at Pomona College since 2011, a position previously held by David Foster Wallace. A Brooklyn native with deep connections to New York City's cultural landscape, Lethem is celebrated for his genre-blending narratives that combine literary fiction with elements of science fiction, detective stories, and cultural criticism. Lethem's research and creative interests span multiple literary domains with particular focus on: Urban narratives, especially New York City settings Genre hybridization and boundary-crossing Autobiographical elements in fiction Music and popular culture influences Explorations of identity, memory, and cultural legacy His most recent publications include Brooklyn Crime Novel (2023), The Arrest (2020), and The Feral Detective (2018), continuing his lifelong exploration of American landscapes and social dynamics through innovative narrative forms. Lethem's work consistently demonstrates his commitment to linguistic playfulness and structural experimentation while addressing significant cultural and historical themes. Lethem's academic honors include: National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (1999) MacArthur Fellowship (2005) Guggenheim Fellowship in fiction (2025) World Fantasy Award As a mentor and educator, Lethem brings his extensive professional writing experience to Pomona College, where he guides students through the complexities of contemporary literary production. His own journey from bookstore clerk to MacArthur Fellow provides valuable perspective on the writing profession. Lethem's approach emphasizes the importance of craft, the value of genre exploration, and the writer's relationship to cultural and historical contexts.

Robert Kachurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gothic Literature
• Horror Fiction
• British Romantic Poetry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert Kachur is Professor of English at McDaniel College, where he has taught diverse literature and writing courses for over twenty years, including horror fiction, British Romantic poetry, apocalyptic texts, and humor writing since 2019. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Nineteenth-Century British Literature from University of Wisconsin Madison (1996) M.A. in English Literature from University of Wisconsin Madison (1990) B.A. in English from University of Virginia (1983) Dr. Kachur's research bridges Gothic horror, trauma studies, and humor theory with focused analyses of Edgar Allan Poe's works, British Romanticism, and contemporary pop culture. His scholarship examines psychological and sociological dimensions of narrative, particularly how horror processes societal anxieties and humor impacts human behavior. His publications reveal consistent thematic threads: Poe's psychological complexity, Gothic adaptations in modern media like Twin Peaks, and interdisciplinary explorations of cultural symbols (e.g., candy in children's literature). Recent work expands into humor writing pedagogy and comedy production. His academic honors include: Ira G. Zepp Outstanding Teaching Award Faculty Scholarly Publications Award Ira G. Zepp Teaching Enhancement Grant Award Dr. Kachur actively mentors students through the Poe Club and research collaborations, notably co-authoring work with Cam Ostrander. His grant-funded projects enhance teaching innovation, while student testimonials highlight transformative classroom experiences. He is currently developing an interdisciplinary comedy program integrating writing, performance, and film production.

Sara Smitمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Creativity in Business Writing
• Public Speaking and Interpersonal Skills
• Intercultural Communication
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sara Smit serves as a Lecturer in Business Communications at the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina, where she teaches BUS 205 Business Communication. Her academic credentials include: MA in English Literature (Public Texts) from Trent University (2009) BA (Honors) in Cultural Studies from Trent University (2005) Her research bridges business communication and literary studies, emphasizing Creativity in Business Writing, Public Speaking techniques, and Intercultural Communication dynamics. She investigates Communication Barriers through Creative Writing frameworks while maintaining parallel expertise in 20th Century American Fiction, First-Person Narratives, and Popular Culture analysis, with specialized focus on Horror, Post-Apocalyptic, and Crime/Detective Fiction genres.