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In a time when the idea of “work” continues to be redefined by automation, Artificial Intelligence, the Great Resignation, the Great Gloom, and the gig economy, we invite proposals from faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and independent scholars from all areas of English and Language Studies for individual presentations, panel proposals, roundtables, and poster sessions that explore a variety of topics, including: 

 

• the humanities and the professions

• reading as labor

• online instruction for literature & writing

• contingent faculty and the tenure track

• implications of Artificial Intelligence the English curriculum

• labor activism and literature

• literary engagement with appropriated, coercive, or unpaid labor

• representations of work and labor in poetry, fiction, drama, graphic novels, digital media, lyrics, film, series, creative nonfiction, YA & adult genre fiction, fanfiction & adaptation

• any other topics related to literature, writing, and pedagogy.  

 

We especially welcome the reading of original Creative Writing. Proposals from undergraduates will be considered when sponsored by a faculty member who co-presents or chairs the presentation panel.

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Abstracts of 250 words are requested by August 1, 2025, on topics related to the conference theme: TEXTS AT WORK.  Abstracts may be submitted via email to Dr. Travis Matteson, SUNY Alfred State, at NewYorkCEA@gmail.com. Please include your name, title, and institutional affiliation with your abstract. Conference presentations will be limited to 15 minutes.

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Additional information regarding accommodations and registration coming soon!