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Janine Molinaro Bayer, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, English
412-536-1785
janine.bayer@laroche.edu
Education:
- M.A., Duquesne University, 1986
- Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2010
Scholarly/Professional Achievements:
- Department Chair, English Department: 2014 - Present
- Honors Convocation Chair, 2013-15
- Chair of Academic Senate, La Roche University, 2013-2015
Recent Publications:
- Before the Pen
Runs Dry: A Literary Biography of Samuel Hazo (Franciscan UP, 2022)
- "Perfect as a
telegram to God': the Poetry of Samuel Hazo" (Presence Poetry
Journal, 2021)
- A Comprehensive Database
of the Poet Samuel Hazo. www.samhazopoet.com.
2019
Awards and Recognitions:
- Brother Gregory Nugent Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship, La Roche University, 2012
- Faculty Commitment to Excellence Award, La Roche University, 2012
- Student Government Association Outstanding Faculty Service Award, La Roche University, 2006 and 2009
- Faculty Marshal for the Class of 2007, La Roche University
Professional Organization Memberships:
- American Association of University Women
- American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
- Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
- Association of Women in Communication
- Modern Language Association
- National Council of Teachers of English
- Pennsylvania Council of Teacher and English Language Arts
Joined La Roche:
- Associate Professor, 2015
- Assistant Professor, 2009
- Senior Lecturer, 2004-2009
- Lecturer, 2002-2004
- Administrative Director, Center for the Study of Ethics, 1997-2002
- Adjunct Professor, 1994-2002
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania