I am a professor and administrator with expertise in professional writing and editing. As a part of my academic work, I have been an editor for a 12+ years, published numerous articles grounded in field-specific research, taught a wide range of courses in the areas of professional and technical communication.

Sergio Figueiredo

I am a professor and administrator with expertise in professional writing and editing. As a part of my academic work, I have been an editor for a 12+ years, published numerous articles grounded in field-specific research, taught a wide range of courses in the areas of professional and technical communication.

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I am a professor and administrator with expertise in professional writing and editing. As a part of my academic work, I have been an editor for a 12+ years, published numerous articles grounded in field-specific research, taught a wide range of courses in the areas of professional and technical communication.

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Language

Portuguese
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Interim Director of First-Year Composition at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Serve as a member of the department’s Advisory Council and represent the FYC program on the University’s General Education Council. Organize and implement program assessment related to the new USG IMPACTS Core Curriculum. Lead faculty development, new faculty orientations, and mentoring across campuses. Organize professional development opportunities and lead the Composition Committee to oversee governance, curriculum, policies, and resources. Collaborate on course schedules and execute USG initiatives related to FYC. Advise on student issues, screen and recommend candidates, and serve on TA Committee.
Associate Chair at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Chair the department’s Advisory Council and schedule general education and undergraduate course offerings. Coordinate with other program directors on schedules and cross-listed courses. Provide advising support and review academic approvals. Support faculty performance reviews, coordinate academic program review, strategic planning, hiring, and scheduling initiatives. Serve as Acting Chair when necessary.
Professor of English at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English, rhetoric, composition, and digital rhetoric with a focus on comics and graphic storytelling. Advise students, supervise graduate directed studies, and chair capstone committees. Participate in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, departmental governance, and scholarly research on media rhetoric, digital humanities, and graphic narratives.
Associate Professor of English at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023
Taught courses, engaged in scholarship on rhetoric, comics, and digital media. Served on university and departmental committees and contributed to program development and faculty mentoring.
Interim Assistant Chair at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Chaired the Advisory Council, supported administrative planning, curriculum review, mentoring faculty, outreach, marketing, and student recruitment. Led strategic initiatives and managed transition to remote teaching during COVID-19.
Assistant Professor of English at Department of English, Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2012 - June 30, 2018
Taught undergraduate courses in composition and rhetoric, developed curriculum, engaged in research and service activities, and earned tenure.
Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Department of English, Miami University
August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
Taught college composition, literature, and digital writing courses. Contributed to curriculum development and pedagogy.
Assistant Director of First-Year Composition at Department of English, Clemson University
August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
Mentored graduate teaching assistants, developed outreach and marketing, managed learning technology, and supported program assessment and curriculum revision initiatives.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Department of English, Clemson University
August 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010
Assisted in teaching English composition courses, supporting curriculum, and research efforts.

Education

PhD at Clemson University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Master of Arts at Marshall University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Arts at Rowan University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

CHSS Summer Scholarship Support Grant
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Distinguished Early Career Faculty Award Nominee
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Outstanding Scholar Faculty Honoree
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Outstanding Scholar Faculty Honoree
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Regents’ Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award Nominee
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Department of English Distinguished University Professor Award Nominee
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
High Impact Leaders Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
MAPS Leadership Institute
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Other