Department of English
Dr. Julia Pryor
Associate Teaching Professor of English; Director of First-Year Writing
Faculty profile
About Dr. Julia Pryor
Julia Pryor directs foundational writing instruction and coordinates Academic Writing and research courses. Her scholarly interests center on composition pedagogy, digital rhetoric, and peer writing response. She trains writing instructors and holds conferences with students to support their essay development.
Dr. Julia Pryor is a member of the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Composition pedagogy
- Rhetoric and writing
- Writing program administration
- Digital literacy
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 340
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Friday, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 340 - Wednesday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Academic Writing | 3 | Course coordinator (all sections, both terms) |
| ENGL 102 | Writing, Research, and Technology | 3 | Course coordinator (all sections, both terms) |
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Literary Analysis & Critical Theory | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| ENGL 380 | Advanced Creative Writing Seminar | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.