Robert Cavazos
Robert Cavazos
College Of Arts And Sciences
Department of Language, Literature, and Arts
Lecturer
HALL 314C
(210) 784-2462
rcavazos@tamusa.edu
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Biography
Robert J. Cavazos is an experienced Lecturer of English at Texas A&M University-San Antonio who encourages students’ confidence and sense of belonging as writers. He serves as Faculty Fellow for the Dual Credit (DC/ECHS) program, supporting faculty, students, and families by planning and leading trainings and orientations. He also serves as a Corequisite Fellow for the Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW) program he helped create. He has been a Teach For America corps member and Gemini Ink writer-in-residence, and regularly presents at academic conferences. He graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word and North Carolina State University’s MFA program.
Awards
| 2022 | National Poetry Month San Antonio Ekphrastic Poetry Contest |
| 2020-21 | Teach for America Segal AmeriCorps Education Award |
| 2019 | North Carolina State University Poetry Contest Finalist |
| 2017-19 | NC State Graduate Teaching Assistantship |
| 2017 | University of the Incarnate Word Dr. Jo LeCouer Award for Poetry |
| 2017 | UIW Sr. Alacoque Power Award for Outstanding Student of English |
| 2017 | UIW Amy Freeman Lee Scholastic Achievement & Service Recognition Award |
| 2015 | United States Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship |
Teaching Summary
| Year | Rank | Company/Institute/University |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-Present | Lecturer of English | Texas A&M University-San Antonio |
| 2022-2023 | Adjunct English Instructor | Northeast Lakeview College |
| 2020-21 | Adjunct English Instructor | Texas Southmost College |
| 2019-21 | AP English Teacher | Harlingen High School |
| 2017-19 | Graduate Teaching Assistant | North Carolina State University |
| 2016-17 | Gemini Ink Writer-in-Residence | Ella Austin Community Center |
| 2014-17 | Professional Writing Tutor | University of the Incarnate Word |
Courses Taught
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1300 | Integrated Reading & Writing |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II |
| ENGL 2322 | British Literature I |
| ENGL 289 | Poetry Writing |
| ENG 287 | Explorations in Creative Writing |
Conferences & Readings
| Year | Info |
|---|---|
| 2025 | "For the Benefit of our Students: Challenging Traditional Composition Pedagogy at A&M-SA," Engaging Pedagogy Conference, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX. |
| 2025 | “Artificial Authenticity: The Contradictions of Art and Poetry in the Age of AI,” 2025 Southern Humanities Conference, Greensville, SC. |
| 2024 | "Designing a Sustainable Student Success Model for DC/ECHS Students in Partnership with a Growing HSI," 2024 NACEP National Conference, Orlando, FL. |
| 2024 | “Students, Family, and Faculty: Developing the DC/ECHS Program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio,” Summit for Dual Credit Programs, South Padre Island, TX. |
| 2024 | “Stories from Remains: Responding to War and Environmental Calamity in Poems, Essays, and Graphic Novels,” 2024 Southern Humanities Conference, Savannah, GA. |
| 2023 | Featured Poet, Be Bold. Be Heard. Live Showcase, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. |
| 2023 | "Truth and Cultural Mythmaking: A Poetry Reading," 2023 Southern Humanities Conference, San Antonio, TX. |
| 2022 | "San Antonio through Poems," Latin@ Stories with Dr. Elena Foulis, San Antonio, TX. |
| 2022 | "Pop-Pops Hallway," National Poetry Month Celebration and Reading, Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio, TX. |
| 2018 | “Sensational Reading: The Relationship between Accessibility and Storytelling,” Gemini Ink’s Writers Conference, San Antonio, TX. |
Poetry Publications
“La Frontera,” “DNA,” and “Recipe,” Boundless 2021: The Anthology of the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, March 2021.
“Convicted Nowhere Yet,” Quirk, May 2017.
“A Rambling Semblance of Coherence,” Quirk, May 2015.
“Prejudice,” A Celebration of Young Poets-Texas, January 2007.