Dr. Olalekan Tunde Adepoju is a dedicated educator, researcher, and advocate for inclusive writing pedagogy, specializing in rhetoric, composition, and transnational approaches to writing instruction. He holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Louisville (2023), where his dissertation, “Difference in/at the Center: A Transnational Approach for Mobilizing International Graduate Writers’ Writing Assets during Writing Instruction,” explored strategies to empower multilingual writers by centering their cultural and linguistic strengths. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an MA in English Language from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2015), and a BA in English Language and Education from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2012). Currently, Dr. Adepoju serves as an Assistant Professor at the College of Staten Island (CUNY), where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to College Writing and Writing Across the Curriculum.
His research bridges theory and practice, focusing on transnational writing pedagogy, asynchronous writing consultations, and the analysis of political and educational discourse. Recent publications include a study on discursive practices in asynchronous writing center consultations (Writing Center Journal, 2024), a co-authored analysis of hate speech in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election (Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2024), and a critical book review on internationalizing writing centers (Journal of Second Language Writing, 2022). Dr. Adepoju’s work consistently challenges monolingual biases in academia, advocating for decolonial approaches that honor students’ multilingual identities.
In the classroom, Dr. Adepoju emphasizes cultural inclusivity, collaborative learning, and real-world relevance. He designs courses that leverage students’ linguistic diversity as an asset, integrating digital tools to enhance accessibility and engagement. His teaching philosophy prioritizes peer-driven feedback and connects academic writing to professional contexts, such as business communication and grant writing. Beyond teaching, he has held leadership roles as a Writing Program Administrator at CSI, where he designs curriculum and faculty development workshops, and as Assistant Director of the University of Louisville Writing Center, where he mentored tutors and organized dissertation writing retreats.
Dr. Adepoju’s commitment to equity extends to community engagement. He has taught ESL to adult refugees through Kentucky Refugee Ministries and contributes regularly to public scholarship, including blog posts on pandemic-era tutoring practices and workshops on topics like AI in academic writing. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Presidential Diversity Supplement Award (2022), the Ben Rafoth Graduate Research Grant (2022), and a HASTAC Scholar fellowship (2020–2022).
Outside academia, Dr. Adepoju enjoys exploring digital storytelling tools and advocating for language justice in global education. He invites collaboration with students, researchers, and educators to advance inclusive writing practices and foster dialogue across disciplines. For inquiries, teaching resources, or to connect, reach out via olalekanadepoju18@gmail.com or explore his full portfolio of work and research.
“Writing is not just a skill—it’s a bridge to agency, belonging, and global dialogue.”
— Dr. Olalekan T. Adepoju