Background
Carrithers, Joseph Edward was born on July 28, 1963 in Red Bay, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward Walden and Dessie Lee McClure.
English composition and literature educator
Carrithers, Joseph Edward was born on July 28, 1963 in Red Bay, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward Walden and Dessie Lee McClure.
Bachelor in Comm./Journalism, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1985. Bachelor in English/History, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1987. Master of Arts in English, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1990.
Master of Arts in English, University Southern California, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Southern California, 2003.
Reporter Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Mississippi, 1985-1988. Managing editor Starkville Daily News, 1988-1990. Assistant lecturer University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1990-1994.
English as Second Language instructor Don Martin College, Monterey Park, 1991. Part-time professor Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, 1991-1994. Lecturer Woodbury University, Burbank, 1993-1994.
Professor English Fullerton (California) College, since 1994. Member faculty senate Fullerton College 1996-2002, president 1998-2001, member Planning and Consultative Council, Fullerton College, 1997-2005.
Member Modern Language Association, United Faculty, National Council Teachers English, American Studies Association, Gay and Lesbian Association District Employees, Lambda Society (advisor).