Michael Young | Department of English | University of Pittsburgh

Part-Time Instructor

With a Ph.D. in Writing and Literature from the University of Cincinnati, Michael Young has taught at schools such as the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Kansas State University, and, since 2021, the University of Pittsburgh. His Masters is from Kansas State and Bachelors is from Duquesne University. Pittsburgh is his home town and his family had season tickets to football games at old Pitt Stadium.

He is an award-winning teacher and author of creative non-fiction, along with publications as a poet and short story writer. In addition, he has many articles and essays in peer reviewed journals, anthologies, and encyclopedias – including a couple in the MLA Approaches to Teaching series. His scholarly works range from Writing Pedagogy, Shakespeare, American Literature, Canadian Literature, Pedagogy, to Media (Cinema and Television), plus presentations at more than 90 conferences – including those in History and Sociology – such as CCCC, NCTE, NEMLA, and MMLA. He has been awarded a number of grants, notably by the Canadian Government.

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Awards & Honors

Winner of awards for Teaching at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Two awards for original creative non-fiction.
Faculty Enrichment Grant, support for the study of Canadian Literature leading to creation of curricular designs. The Government of Canada.
Did the editing and supplemental research for the late Maynard Mack, of Yale University, on his book "Everybody's Shakespeare: Reflections Chiefly on the Tragedies," published Spring 1993; University Nebraska Press.
Been a referee reader and reviewer for various journals in Writing, Literature, and Film.
Participant in "Internationalizing English Composition Courses," a two-week seminar with political scientists and writing instructors; U.S. Department of Education, at West Virginia University.
Awarded a pair of Research Grants from the Teaching Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Administrative experience includes being Director of Academic Assessment, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Faculty Advisor to multiple literary publications, and a member of the President’s Cabinet at other universities.
Listed in Who’s Who in America.
Consultant; for example, reviewing and redesigning curricula and the assessment programs for nonprofits’ internal training.