Cajetan Iheka
About Cajetan Iheka
Cajetan Iheka is a Professor of English at Yale University, specializing in postcolonial literatures. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and has previously served as an Associate Professor at Yale.
Work at Yale University
Cajetan Iheka currently serves as a Professor of English at Yale University, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was an Associate Professor of English at the same institution from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Yale University has contributed to the academic community in New Haven, Connecticut, focusing on English literature and postcolonial studies.
Education and Expertise
Cajetan Iheka holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English with a specialization in Postcolonial Literatures from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from Central Michigan University, completing his studies there from 2009 to 2011. His foundational education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Imo State University, which he achieved from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Cajetan Iheka's academic journey began at Imo State University, where he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in English Education. He then advanced his studies in the United States, obtaining a Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University before pursuing a Ph.D. at Michigan State University. His diverse educational background has shaped his expertise in English literature and postcolonial studies.
Professional Experience
Before his current role as Professor of English at Yale University, Cajetan Iheka served as an Associate Professor of English at the same institution for three years. His professional experience in academia spans several years and includes a focus on English literature, contributing to both teaching and research in his field.