NoViolet Bulawayo,
Assistant Professor, Literatures in English
Academic focus:
Creative writing
Current research project:
I’m working on a novel.
Previous positions:
- Writing Fellow, The Wissenschaftkolleg zu Berlin, Germany, 2022-2023
- Writing Fellow, The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 2020
- Writing Fellow, The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2019
- Lecturer, Creative Writing Program, Stanford University, 2014-2018
- Lecturer, Department of English, Cornell University, 2010-2012
Academic background:
- M.F.A., English language and literature, Cornell University, 2010
- M.A., English, Southern Methodist University, 2007
- B.A., English, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2005
Last book read:
“Dear Memory” by Victoria Chang
In your own time/when not working:
Travel, exploring nature, cooking
Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:
The writing workshop
What most excites you about Cornell:
Being part of a vibrant learning community, brilliant colleagues, inspiring students and Ithaca’s beautiful scenery
