Dr Yasmine Shamma
Professor; Researcher; Writer; Educator; Leadership
+962799475767
Summary
Academic professional with over twenty years of experience in advanced research, writing, project leadership, strategic initiatives, and higher education. Internationally recognized and awarded for interdisciplinary work expanding boundaries of field. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to drive internationally recognized research and writing, and adapt to evolving academic and communal needs. Multiple-award recipient for innovative writing and research, strong leadership, critical thinking, and unique ability fostering inclusive and diverse learning and engagement environments. More at www.yasmineshamma.net
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Professor of Literature
University of Hull
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
- Developed innovative teaching methods utilizing technology and tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Worked with dean in capacity of senior leadership within faculty to assess and evaluate resarch, courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Conducted award-winning internationally rigorous research on migration.
- Expanded funding opportunities by writing grant proposals and securing partnerships with external organizations.
Associate Professor of World Literature
University of Reading
Reading, UK
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Attained strong record of external grant capture.
- Led internationally funded research projects with international teams.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Served as Diversity and Inclusion leader; Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2021.
WIRL-CoFUND Research Fellow
Durham University
Durham, UK
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted internationally recognized research, led internationally robust interdisciplinary research teams, and sought and successfully attained (with a 100% record) international grants to support rigorous research on migration.
- Wrote and delivered speeches and keynote talks internationally.
- Published within peer-reviewed publications.
Assistant Professor of American Literature
Florida Atlantic University
Jupiter, FL
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Curated curriculum as part of multiple advisory boards including English Studies; Environmental Studies; American History; and Writing Across the Curriculum
- Served on Search Committee for Dean of College
- Mentored students from historically underserved communities while also teaching to the highest level of academic attainment within FAU.
- Affiliate Faculty of Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative.
- Contributed strong research to the greater field of American Literature as World Literature.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives, including creative use of digital and web-based writing exercises and engagements.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops as representative of English, Writing Across the Curriculum, American History, and Environmental Studies faculty.
Stipendiary Lecturer in English Literature
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Boosted student engagement and interest in English literature through innovative teaching methods and relatable examples, offering a unique curriculum compared to the traditional options set by the university, and inspiring students to develop their programs beyond disciplinary lines.
- Served on Admissions Committee for four years.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging curiosity and creative approaches to learning across four different colleges.
- Served as a mentor or advisor for ecocriticism; women's literature; postcolonial literature; American literature, and greater English studies and individual creative projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on students' written work.
- Served as internal and external assessor for graduate work.
Special Projects Officer
Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan
05.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant Editor
Parnassus Poetry
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Coordinated special projects such as themed issues or supplements, ensuring seamless integration into regular publication schedules.
- Streamlined the editorial process by efficiently managing deadlines, ensuring timely article submission and publication.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted Editor-in-Chief during high-volume periods, stepping in to provide additional support and ensure continuity of quality output.
- Set articles into galleys and managed communications with authors and poets throughout proofing process.
Fellow
Georgetown University
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Curated focus groups and strong networks to facilitate professional relationships and robust data sets across the university.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input.
- Managed Writing and Editing of all Web-Content.
Communications Specialist
National Trust for Historic Preservation
08.2005 - 01.2006
Writer and Researcher
SOLIDERE
06.2004 - 07.2005
Education
Ph.D. - English
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK02-2013
Postdoctoral Fellowship - English Literature
Yale University
11-2016
Short-Term Research Fellowship -
Emory University
07-2009
Master of Arts - English
Georgetown University
Washington, DC08-2007
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Studies
American University of Beirut
Beirut05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English And International Relations
Boston University
12-2003
Skills
Senior Writing
Accomplishments
- PEN American Jean Stein Prize for Oral History, awarded for excellence of work and writing. April 2024.
- Leverhulme Research Fellowship, for “When We Talk About Home: Testimony, Oral History, and Poetry of Migration,” January 2021- April 2023.
- Arts Council grant, “Drama out of Crisis,” with Reading Refugee Support Group’s Jude Haste (as Co-I), awarded December 2020 for 2021 project.
- Rewarding Research Excellence Award, University of Reading, 2021.
- Arts and Humanities Research Council UK: Research Networking grant, (with Dr. Rona Cran as PI). Funding awarded for June 2021- June 2024.
- Being Human Festival, “A Home Away from Home.” 2020.
Certification
Accredited Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
Additional Information
Service to the Field:
- Reviewer for Bloomsbury Books; Palgrave and more; Judge for awards from British Academy the Arts and Humanities Council (UK), and various Poetry contests;
- External Examiner for PhDs across the world
- Public Speaking / Invited to deliver Key Note lectures at various conferences on Migration.
- Regular commentator on BBC News and BBC Radio
Books:
- When We Talk About Home Narrative non-fiction. Under contract for trade publication.
- Conversations with the New York School, Edinburgh University Press, May, 2025.
- Making Home Away: Migration, Resettlement, and Displacement, Principal editor of edited
collection with Vicki Squire, Helen Underhill, and Suzan Ilcan. Palgrave, 2023.
- Joe Brainard’s Art. Edinburgh University Press, 2019.
- Spatial Poetics: Second Generation New York School Poetry. Oxford University Press, 2018.
These publications occur alongside over twenty peer-reviewed Articles / Book Chapters listed on www.yasmineshamma.net
Timeline
Professor of Literature
University of Hull
01.2024 - 07.2025
Associate Professor of World Literature
University of Reading
01.2019 - 06.2024
WIRL-CoFUND Research Fellow
Durham University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Professor of American Literature
Florida Atlantic University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Stipendiary Lecturer in English Literature
University of Oxford
01.2009 - 01.2014
Special Projects Officer
Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan
05.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant Editor
Parnassus Poetry
01.2008 - 08.2008
Fellow
Georgetown University
08.2006 - 08.2007
Communications Specialist
National Trust for Historic Preservation
08.2005 - 01.2006
Writer and Researcher
SOLIDERE
06.2004 - 07.2005
Ph.D. - English
University of Oxford
Postdoctoral Fellowship - English Literature
Yale University
Short-Term Research Fellowship -
Emory University
Master of Arts - English
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Studies
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Arts - English And International Relations
Boston University
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