Education

• PhD University of South Carolina
• MA University of Northern Iowa
• BA Mount Mercy University

About

During Fall 2024, Joseph Hendryx started his role as the Director of Career Services in addition to instructing literature and composition.

Before joining his alma mater as a staff member in 2016, Hendryx graduated from Mount Mercy University ten years prior, earned his MA from the University of Northern Iowa, and received his PhD from the University of South Carolina.

Hendryx's lectures focus on early and contemporary American literature, with a particular interest in Indigenous literature and science fiction. His compositional courses feature systemic political and social equity as well as news media literacy. 

Hendryx's own academic research centers on Marxist literary theory, including a hobbyist’s approach to horror films, game studies, and hauntology. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys camping, board games, bird banding, and baking.