Curriculum Vitae

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

2023-present at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

  • Teach three courses per semester for Independent Scholars, General Studies, and the Honor’s College

  • Mentor advisees from Independent Scholars and General Studies to advance toward gradutation

  • Supervise capstone projects

Writing Center Director and Associate Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication

2008-2022 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

  • Administrative: supervise 30-40 employees (faculty, graduate students, staff, and undergraduates) of the University Writing Center; develop and facilitate vision and strategic plan; create partnerships across campus; completed year-long Impact3 Executive Leadership Training (2014-2015)

  • Courses: travel writing, writing and illustrating literature, first-year composition, popular writing, contemplative writing, writing for nonprofits, great works, tutoring writing, technical and scientific communication, writing and photography

  • Writing Consultations: undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty in all academic disciplines

Assistant Professor of Writing and Online Writing Consultant

2004-2008 at the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, MD

  • Courses: first-year composition, professional editing, creative writing, grammar, business writing, technical writing, graduate writing fundamentals, descriptive grammar

  • Tutoring: undergraduate and graduate, all disciplines in asynchronous online sessions

  • 2004-2008 Adjunct; 2008 full-time instructional faculty

Adjunct Writing Instructor and Writing Tutor

2002-2008 at various institutions in Maryland, North Carolina, DC, and West Virginia

  • Courses: first-year composition, writing about literature, creative nonfiction workshop, fiction workshop, developmental writing, introduction to literature, interpersonal communication

  • Institutions: George Mason University (VA), Columbia Union College (MD), Mount Olive College (NC), Durham Technical Community College (NC), American Public University (WV), Smarthinking.com (DC), Pitt Community College (NC), Stevenson University (MD)

Publications

Bryan Malenke, L., Miller, L., Mabrey, P., & Featherstone, J. (2024). How Genre-Trained Tutors Affect Student Writing and Perceptions of the Writing Center. Writing Center Journal, 41(3). https://doi.org/10.7771/2832-9414.1336

Featherstone, J. (2021). Metacognition and Transfer: A Cross-Institutional Study of Writing Center Clients and Non-Clients. Praxis, 18(3). http://www.praxisuwc.com/183-featherstone

Featherstone, J. (2020). Contemplative WAC: Testing a Mindfulness-based Reflective Writing Assignment. The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning, 25(1). https://trace.tennessee.edu/jaepl/vol25/iss1/16

Featherstone, Jared, et al. “The Mindful Tutor.” How We Teach Writing Tutors: A WLN Digital Edited Collection, edited by Karen G. Johnson and Ted Roggenbuck, 2019, https://wac.colostate.edu/docs/books/dec1/Featherstoneetal.html

Kipps-Vaughan, D., Featherstone, J., Brantmeier, E., Mays-Bernard, M., DuVall, K., & Scofield, S. (2018). Many Rivers, One Ocean: An Initiative for Contemplative Study and Practice. Journal of Contemplative Inquiry 15(1). https://digscholarship.unco.edu/joci/vol5/iss1/8/

Featherstone, Jared. “Mindfulness Meditation and Service Learning: Complementary Ways of Knowing.” (Book Chapter). Re-Envisioning Higher Education: Embodied Paths to Wisdom and Social Transformation. Information Age Publishing. 2013.

Featherstone, Jared and Kristen Welch. “One-To-One Becomes Many-To-Many: A Consultation Between Two Centers”. WLN: A Journal of Writing Center Scholarship. Nov./Dec. 2012.

Featherstone, Jared. “Learning to Breathe.” (fiction) Ashé Journal. Jan. 2012.

Featherstone, Jared. Loman, Paul. Smith, Andrea. Steger, Martin. “They Really Like It Here.” International Writing Centers Association Featured Reading. Feb. 2011.

Invited Talks

Featherstone, Jared. (2019, November). Mindfulness in Peer Education: Awareness, Self-regulation, and Attunement. Keynote address at the Gulf Coast Student Success Conference. Lake Jackson, TX.

Featherstone, Jared. (2019, November). Mindfulness in Family Life. Workshop for the Partners in Parenting Series, hosted by the JMU Psychology Department. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA.

Featherstone, Jared. (2019, July). Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking. Workshop given for the U.S. Army Cyber Audits Team Training. Fort Carson, TX.

Featherstone, Jared (2018, May). Helping Students Throughout the Writing Process: Assignment Design, Peer Review, and Assignment Feedback. Workshop given for faculty at Bridgewater College. Bridgewater, VA.

Featherstone, Jared (2018, February). From Rogue to RAD: The Mindfulness Journey for Writing Centers. Keynote address given at the South Central Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Central Arkansas. Conway, Arkansas.

Featherstone, Jared. (2015, October). Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Workshop given to students at Blue Ridge Community College. Weyers Cave, VA.

Featherstone, Jared. (2014, September). Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Workshop given to students at Blue Ridge Community College. Weyers Cave, VA.

Featherstone, Jared. (2013, September). Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. Workshop given to students at Blue Ridge Community College. Weyers Cave, VA.

Conferences

“The Contemplative Teaching of Ann Berthoff.” Panel presenter. Rhetoric Society of America Conference. Baltimore, MD. May, 2022.

Contemplative Practices for Higher Education (regional conference). Co-chair. James Madison University. March, 2019.

“Mindfulness Meditation: Single Focus to Open Awareness.” Workshop facilitator. Contemplative Practices for Higher Education Conference. James Madison University. March, 2019.

"Creating a Mindfulness-based Reflective Writing Assignment." Workshop facilitator. Contemplative Practices for 21st Century Higher Education Conference, held at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. March, 2018.

“Holistic Faculty Development: Writing Renewal Retreats and Contemplative Practices." Workshop co-facilitator. Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education Conference, Amherst, MA. October 2016.

“Contemplative Practice for Peace and Justice Educators." Workshop co-facilitator. 2016 Peace and Justice Studies Conference. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. October 2016.

Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association Conference. Conference chair and hosting institution. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. April 2015.

“Writing Centers and Disability Services: Collaborating to Empower.” Workshop co-facilitator. Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association Conference. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. April 2015.

"The Mindful Tutor: Evolution of Consciousness in the Writing Center." Panel Co-facilitator. International Writing Centers Association Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. October 2015.

“Writing Center Revisions: Making Immediate Use of Assessment.” International Writing Centers Association 4C’s Collaborative. Las Vegas, NV. March 2013.

“The Fading Line Between First-year Writing and Tutor Training Pedagogies.” International Writing Centers Association Conference. San Diego, CA. October 2012.

“Can Writing Center Experience Really Change Our Classroom Instruction?” Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association Conference. Shippensburg, PA. March 2012.

“The Role of Editing in Writing Center Work.” International Writing Centers Association/4 Cs Collaborative. Atlanta, GA. April 2011.

Becoming a Center for Pedagogical Innovation.” International Writing Centers Association Conference. Baltimore, MD. November 2010.

Marketing Writing Fellows/Mentors Programs.” (Collaboration with Michigan State University.) International Writing Centers Association Conference. Baltimore, MD. November 2010.

A Writing Center Greenhouse: Transplanting Expertise Across the Curriculum.” International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. Bloomington, IN. May 2010.

Teaching on the Page: How Online Tutoring Techniques Can Enhance On-screen Grading.” James Madison University’s School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Comm. Research Symposium. February 2010.

Professional Writing and Editing Work

Copy Editor

2005-2006 at Remodeling Magazine in Washington, DC

  • prepared pages for publication for three magazines owned by media company Hanley Wood, LLC: Remodeling, Luxury Remodeling, and Replacement Contractor

  • edited all feature stories, columns, and sections for grammar, style, and content

  • assisted in layout and copyflow; signed off for final page proofs

Assistant Editor and Feature Writer

1999 at The Gazette Newspapers in Landover, MD

  • covered local politics, crime, and events as a reporter

  • wrote and edited music, art, and feature stories for regional Lifestyles section

Managing Editor

1998 at The Prince George’s Sentinel Newspaper in Seabrook, MD

  • supervised editorial department, assigned stories, wrote features, edited copy, researched story ideas, created page layouts

  • supervised hiring process

Reporter

1998 at The Montgomery County Sentinel Newspaper in Gaithersburg, MD

  • covered several beats within the region for politics, crime, and community stories

  • assigned and found stories as music editor

Education

PhD/ Rhetoric and Composition 2024                 

Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

MFA/Creative Writing 2002

University of Maryland College Park, MD

BA/Journalism 1998

University of Maryland College Park, MD

Meditation and Tai Chi Teaching Experience

Meditation Teacher

2020-present through Jared Featherstone Meditation

  • teach 4-week and 6-week meditation courses in mindfulness, self-compassion, and nondualism

  • host classes in Zoom and Google Meet formats to students in various U.S. locations

  • record class talks and meditations for asynchronous use

Mindfulness/Insight Meditation Teacher

2015-2020 at The Center Yoga Studio in Harrisonburg, VA

  • taught weekly community classes in mindfulness meditation

  • designed and taught 6-week themed series in basic mindfulness meditation, vipassana or insight meditation, and applications of mindfulness in daily life

  • instruction given in breath awareness, body scan, walking meditation, metta or lovingkindness practice, qigong, and nondual meditation practice

  • talks given on mindfulness and the culture of business, obstacles to practice and contentment, integrating mindfulness into daily life, mindfulness and emotions, mindfulness in relationships, The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, The Three Marks of Existence, The Three Refuges, Craving and Aversion, The nature of suffering, Spiritual Materialism, Mindfulness and Technology

Koru Mindfulness Teacher

2017-2020 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

  • taught regular 4-week mindfulness courses using the evidence-based Koru mindfulness curriculum

  • completed the 2-year teacher certification process, including teaching evaluation by Holly Rogers and Libby Webb

Tai Chi Teacher

2016-2018 at Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation in Harrisonburg, VA

  • taught multiple classes in the 108-posture classical yang style Tai Chi form

  • taught Taoist principles and basic qigong

  • coached six students through the entire 108-posture form

Mindfulness/Insight Meditation Teacher

2012-2013 at The Nest Yoga Studio in Harrisonburg, VA

  • taught weekly mindfulness meditation courses and short series

  • facilitated workshops

Meditation Teacher

2009-2017 for Madison Meditates Program at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

  • taught weekly meditation classes for students, faculty, and staff

  • taught breath meditation, body scan, walking meditation, qigong, sound meditation, choiceless awareness

  • gave talks on daily life applications, the nature of suffering, habits of mind, and enlightenment

Meditation Certifications

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, taught by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Certified 2021.

Koru Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. Koru Mindfulness Center. Certified Spring 2018.

Professional Development

Association for Contemplative Mind in Society: Weeklong Summer Institute on Contemplative Pedagogy. Northampton, MA. July 2012.

International Writing Centers Association Weeklong Summer Institute for Writing Center Directors. Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Summer 2010.

Awards

2024 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Honors Teaching, James Madison University

2007 Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award Program: Nominee

2006 American Society of Business Publication Editors Gold Team Award for Original Research in Business-to-Business Print Journalism

2004 Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award Program: Nominee

1998 Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Assoc. Editorial Contest: 2nd Place, Public Service Reporting