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About Dr. Matthew Hurt

After taking courses at Parkland College in the 1980s, I eventually earned a PhD in American Literature from the University of Illinois in 2000 and returned home, joining the faculty at Parkland in 2003. Since then I have taught Writing, Literature, and Film courses. In 2017, I took on the role of faculty chair of the Humanities Department.  

Positions

Present Department Chair, Parkland College ‐ Humanities
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2003 Professor, Parkland College
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2000 - 2001 Instructor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‐ Department of English
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1999 - 2000 Visiting Instructor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‐ Department of English
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1992 - 1999 Teaching Assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‐ Department of English
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2017 - Present Faculty Chair, Department of Humanities, Parkland College
2011 - Present Member, Parkland College Planning Committee
2013 - 2014 President, Parkland College Association
2012 - 2014 Member, Illinois Board of Higher Education Faculty Advisory Council
2011 - 2013 Chair, Parkland Policy and Procedures Manual Committee
2011 - 2012 Vice President, Parkland College Association
2008 - 2011 Chair, Literature Assessment Committee (Parkland)
2008 - 2011 Coordinator, Literature Program (Parkland)
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Honors and Awards

  • Parkland College NISOD Teaching Excellence Award (2012)
  • Parkland College Online Teaching Excellence Award (2013)
  • Louis B. Kneer Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Illinois (1996)

Education

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2000 Ph.D., American Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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1996 M.A., English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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1992 B.A., with highest distinction, English, The University of Illinois at Chicago
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Contact Information

Department of Humanities
Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
217-351-2582