Carmen Araujo, Ph.D.

I'm a literary scholar, educator, and creative writing specialist who believes that Hispanic literature holds transformative power in our increasingly connected world. With a fresh Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara and years of teaching experience across multiple languages and cultures, I bring both deep scholarly rigor and innovative pedagogical vision to the study of contemporary Hispanic letters.


My research explores how authors navigate between mythological constraints and creative freedom—a tension that mirrors my own approach to academia. I'm equally at home analyzing Torrente Ballester's fantastic narratives and developing cutting-edge digital humanities projects that make literature accessible to new generations of students.


I'm seeking academic positions where I can continue advancing scholarship in contemporary Hispanic literature while pioneering new approaches to language pedagogy and digital literary studies. My goal is simple: to help students and fellow scholars discover the profound relevance of Hispanic literatures in our complex, multilingual, and digitally-mediated world.


Currently preparing for a language assistant role in France and actively developing projects in digital humanities, corpus analysis, and literature.


Academic Leadership

Proven track record in conference organization, curriculum development, and academic service. Experience curating exhibitions, leading workshops, and fostering scholarly community through innovative programming.

Digital Humanities

Forward-thinking integration of technology in literary studies and language education. Experienced in digital edition creation, corpus analysis, and exploring algorithmic bias in translation and rewriting processes.

Multilingual Expertise

Native Spanish speaker with advanced proficiency in French and conversational Italian. Deep understanding of linguistic pedagogy and cross-cultural communication, enhanced by international academic experience.

Literary Research

Specialized expertise in contemporary Hispanic literature, fantasy fiction, and feminist literary criticism. Published researcher with presentations at MLA, LASA, and international conferences exploring the intersections of myth, gender, and narrative innovation.

Creative Pedagogy

Innovative approach to language teaching through creative writing, integrating digital media and meaningful writing practices. Develops culturally responsive curricula that engage students in authentic literary and linguistic exploration.

Cultural Analysis

Sophisticated analysis of Hispanic cultural productions, from classical texts to contemporary speculative fiction. Research focuses on how literature reflects and shapes cultural identity, particularly through fantasy and gender representation.