Jessica Stark

Jessica Stark, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and Writing Instructor at the University of North Florida since July 2020. Concurrently, Jessica is the Poetry Editor for AGNI, where responsibilities include curating the poetry section and coordinating with editorial staff. Previous experience includes roles as a Graduate Research Fellow and PhD Candidate at Duke University, focusing on modern and contemporary American literature and cultural studies. Jessica's teaching background spans a variety of courses, including creative writing, gender and popular culture, and advanced rhetoric, with additional experience in language instruction and tutoring. Jessica holds a PhD in English from Duke University, as well as master's degrees from Saint Louis University and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.