Andrew Nelson

Bio

Andrew Nelson is an Assistant Professor of English on the main campus at Vincennes University; at which, he begins his fifth year. Nelson began his career in higher education in 2006 as athletic staff at St. Louis Community College, and upon completing his MA in English, Nelson began teaching in the 2009-2010 school year. Nelson taught English and Literature at three colleges and universities in the St. Louis metropolitan area for over five years. Beginning the 2014-2015 school year, Nelson began an Instructorship at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he taught: writing, technical writing, film, literature, and freshman seminar. In 2022, Nelson became a Trailblazer.

Nelson is the managerial editor of the International Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Culture--a peer reviewed academic journal. He was also the editor in chief of another peer reviewed academic journal called The Philological Review. Nelson held that position for several years. Nelson's papers have been accepted for presentation at many academic conferences throughout the country. Nelson's latest publication is a history of the way; in which, Jesus has been portrayed in film.

Nelson's educational philosophy can be summed up in one succinct phrase: "students come first".

Personal Interests

My hobbies are playing the guitar very poorly, hiking with my wife and four dogs, listening to music, reading, and watching movies. I have also taken up target shooting with my crossbow.

Why Vincennes University?

I love working here at VU because the students are amazing, my colleagues in the English Department are inspirational, and the administration has been supportive of my teaching and research.