Dr. Joanne Nystrom Janssen
Professor of English
- College of Arts & Sciences
Contact
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Email: joanne.janssen@bakerU.edu
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Phone: 785-594-8394
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Location
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Location:305C
Case Hall
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Academic Areas
- British literature
- 19th-century literature and culture
- Periodical culture
- Postcolonial literature
- World literature
- Primary texts
- Writing, research, and literary analysis
Role Summary
Dr. Joanne Nystrom Janssen serves as Professor of English at Baker University. She teaches literature, writing, and humanities courses that help students strengthen close reading, critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
Areas of Responsibility
- Undergraduate English instruction
- Department leadership
- Primary texts curriculum and programming
- Student advising and mentorship
- Literary research and analysis
- Writing and research instruction
- Support for humanities programs and interdisciplinary learning
About Dr. Janssen
Dr. Joanne Nystrom Janssen serves as Professor of English in Baker University’s College of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as Department Chair and Swogger Chair of Primary Texts.
Her teaching and scholarship focus on British literature, 19th-century literature and culture, periodical culture, postcolonial literature, and world literature. Through her courses, Dr. Janssen helps students engage deeply with literary texts, historical contexts, and the cultural questions that shape how literature is read and understood.
As Swogger Chair of Primary Texts, Dr. Janssen has provided leadership for Baker’s primary texts program, which invites students and faculty to engage with influential works across disciplines. Her work supports Baker’s broader commitment to critical thinking, discussion-based learning, and the humanities.
In the classroom, Dr. Janssen helps students develop strong skills in reading, writing, research, interpretation, and oral communication. Her courses encourage students to ask thoughtful questions, build evidence-based arguments, and connect literature with broader conversations about history, culture, identity, and society.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
- M.A., Ball State University
- B.A., Bethel University