EFErik Fuhrer
@erikfuhrer
Experienced educator and writer with a passion for creative expression and intellectual growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned educator and writer, I have dedicated my career to fostering intellectual growth, creativity, and self-discovery in students of all ages. With a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Notre Dame, I have developed a unique ability to craft engaging curricula and inspire students to reach their full potential.
Throughout my career, I have taught a wide range of courses, from creative writing and literature to film and television appreciation, gender studies, and art history. My pedagogical approach emphasizes innovative instructional strategies, diverse multimedia resources, and individualized learning plans to promote critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and academic excellence.
In addition to my teaching experience, I am a prolific writer with a published memoir, play, seven books of poetry, multiple academic essays, and three academic book chapters. I am also the founding and managing editor of Hushlit, a biannual literary journal featuring diverse writers, including poet laureates.
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Creative Writing Instructor
UCLA Extension
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Crafted cutting-edge online creative nonfiction courses tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of adult learners, leveraging innovative pedagogical approaches and diverse multimedia resources to inspire creativity and foster intellectual engagement and individual growth. Served as a final judge for the Allegra Johnson Writing Prize, evaluating submissions with attention to detail, literary m
Instructor of Record, English
Goshen College
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and taught hybrid college writing courses, averaging 20 students each, increasing students’ writing and public speaking skills.
Instructor of Record, English and Gender Studies
University of Notre Dame
Sep 2016 - May 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Designed and taught English and Gender Studies classes, averaging 16 students each, including community-based and hybrid instruction courses leading to a student winning an honorable mention for the Undergraduate Library Research Award. Facilitated interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration among diverse majors in Gender Justice and the Environment, including Sustainability Studies, Science, Te
Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching
University of Iowa's Office of Teaching, Learning, and Techn
Jul 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Collaborated with cross-functional project teams within the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology's Collaboratory initiative, driving transformative course evaluation and redesign efforts. Oversaw the recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of a team of 4 early career faculty developers, guiding them in workshop development, pedagogical techniques, and strategic integration of educational
Graduate Associate
Notre Dame Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Designed over 3 dozen workshops averaging 15 participants each for faculty and graduate students on DEI strategies and active learning techniques. Wrote regular blog content on topics related to teaching and learning to reach a wider audience.
Instructor of Record, English
St. John's University
Sep 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 8 months)
Created and taught diverse English courses, averaging 25 students each, to increase students’ cultural competency and self-development through writing, creative expression, and collaboration with others. Convened a lecture series on how to effectively teach the literature in a global context course to increase instructor cultural competency and proficiency.
Instructor of Record, English
Suffolk County Community College
Sep 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 8 months)
Designed and taught courses, averaging 30 students each, including freshman composition and introduction to literature to increase students’ abilities in writing and textual analysis.
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