Faculty — English Composition

Prof. Zach McCoy

Instructor, English Composition

Prof. Zach McCoy teaches English Composition at Lucent University. PhD candidate in Literature at the University of Dallas, playwright and writing mentor.

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Master of Arts in English Literature
Writing Mentor · 2017–present
Playwright & Artist-in-Residence

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Education

Doctorate in Literature

Institute of the Philosophical Studies — University of Dallas

Expected May 2020

Master of Arts in English Literature

University of Dallas

May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in English · Minor in Writing

Southwest Baptist University — Magna Cum Laude

May 2012

Research & Publications

Theory and Philosophy of Literature: Analysis of Jorge Luis Borges' "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote".

James Joyce's Ulysses: Defining "Metempsychosis" relative to Bloom's psychological transmigration.

The Gospel of John: Reading John 18:40c in light of the Good Shepherd Discourse — analysis of the word λῃστής ("bandit").

Academic & Teaching Experience

Instructor — English Composition

Lucent University

Created the English Composition I curriculum and recorded 18 lectures for a global online audience.

Writing Mentor · 2017–present

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Assists students from undergraduate to doctoral level with thesis formulation, argumentation, logic, and proofreading.

Creative Experience

Playwright & Artist-in-Residence

Southwest Baptist University — Davis-Newport Theater

Authored the original script "Down the Ladder" and collaborated with theater faculty on set design and full production.

Full-tuition Merit Scholarship + Stipend — University of Dallas (2016–present)

Playwright of Featured Performance — 46th KCACTF Regional Meeting (2013)

Theta Alpha Kappa & Sigma Tau Delta Honor Societies

Who's Who Among Students (2012) & Dean's List

Barista — Brewed (2015–2017)

Shift Supervisor / Barista — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2013–2015)

Guest Services — Dead Sea Scrolls & The Bible Exhibition (2012)

Integration of Faith and Culture Chairperson — Southwest Baptist University (2010–2012)

Custodial Services — Canaan Baptist Church (2005–2010)