The Rustle of Language
Published by
Hill and Wang
Summary
A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.
About
Highly accomplished Douglas-Kelly Professor with over a decade of experience in English literature, renowned for impactful research, extensive publications, and transformative teaching. Expertly guided 33 theses/dissertations and co-authored three monographs while publishing over 30 peer-reviewed articles, significantly contributing to the fields of drama and performative arts. Adept at curriculum development, academic leadership, and fostering critical thinking across diverse student populations.
Work
University of Pennsylvania
|Douglas-Kelly Professor of English
Philadelphia, PA, US
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Summary
As Douglas-Kelly Professor, led advanced English literature programs and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research at the University of Pennsylvania.
Highlights
Designed and delivered 27 advanced courses (18 undergraduate, 9 postgraduate) specializing in contemporary drama, performative arts, experimental poetry, and fiction, fostering critical analysis and academic excellence.
Guided 12 Master's students through thesis completion, providing comprehensive mentorship and contributing to their successful academic progression.
Contributed to academic governance as a member of the Postgraduate Studies Board (2014-2017), shaping curriculum and policy for advanced degree programs.
Authored and co-authored 3 monographs and over 30 peer-reviewed articles, significantly advancing scholarship in contemporary drama and performative arts.
University of Chicago
|Assistant Professor of English
Chicago, IL, US
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Summary
As Assistant Professor, contributed to English literature instruction and thesis supervision at the University of Chicago.
Highlights
Contributed to the development and implementation of core curriculum for over 20 undergraduate and postgraduate English courses, enhancing program rigor.
Provided mentorship and supervised 16 Bachelor of Arts theses and 6 Master of Arts theses, guiding students through research and writing processes.
Delivered impactful lectures and seminars, cultivating critical thinking and analytical skills in diverse student cohorts.
Education
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States of America
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PhD
Comparative Literature
Courses
Thesis: The Lesbianism of Marcel Proust: An Analysis of the Traits of Female Queer Culture in In Search of Lost Time
Thesis supervisor: Professor George Swan
City University of New York
New York, NY, United States of America
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MA
English
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Courses
Thesis: Thom Gunn's Peculiar (Post)modernism: An Analysis of Gunn's Late Works in Comparison to the Ideas and Values of the Movement
Thesis supervisor: Professor Anne Plath
University of Oxford
Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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BA
American Studies
Awards
Dean's List
Awarded By
City University of New York
Recognized for outstanding academic achievement.
Best Thesis in Modern Languages
Awarded By
City University of New York
Awarded for exceptional scholarly contribution in the field of Modern Languages.
Publications
Sexual Politics in Post-2000 American Drama
Published by
Woodstock and New York: The Overlook Press
Summary
A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.
The Man Who Fell Asleep: Structural Analysis of Narrative
Published by
New York: W. W. Norton & Co.
Summary
A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.
Skills
Teaching & Pedagogy
Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Seminar Facilitation, Academic Mentorship, Thesis Supervision, Course Design, Postgraduate Education, Undergraduate Education.
Research & Scholarship
Literary Analysis, Critical Theory, Academic Writing, Peer Review, Publication, Monograph Development, Qualitative Research, Archival Research.
Subject Matter Expertise
Contemporary Drama, Performative Arts, Experimental Poetry, Fiction, American Studies, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Queer Theory, Modernism, Postmodernism.
Academic Leadership
Postgraduate Studies Board, Curriculum Development, Academic Policy, Program Management.
Communication
Public Speaking, Scholarly Communication, Written Communication, Editing, Co-authorship.