Brandon Miller, Ph.D.
About Brandon Miller, Ph.D.
Brandon Miller, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in communication and media studies. He has extensive experience as a freelance writer and has held various academic and editorial positions throughout his career.
Work at UMass Boston
Brandon Miller, Ph.D., has been serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Assistant Professor in Communication at the same institution from 2017 to 2021. In his current role, he teaches a variety of courses, including 'New Media, Identity, and Self', 'New Media Society', 'Gender and Communication', and 'Communication Seminar in Media Stereotyping'. He employs diverse teaching formats such as classroom, hybrid, and online settings to accommodate different learning preferences.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Specialization in Political Science from Western University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Magazine, Newspaper, and Online Journalism at Syracuse University from 2007 to 2008. Miller continued his academic journey at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication from 2012 to 2016. His academic work frequently employs mixed-methods research techniques, including survey and content analytic methodology, as well as experimental research and textual analysis.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at UMass Boston, Brandon Miller held various positions in the field of writing and media. He worked as a Freelance Writer for jobpostings Magazine from 2010 to 2012 and has been a Freelance Writer for Celadon Books and ZergNet since 2020 and 2021, respectively. His earlier experience includes editorial internships at MetroSource, The Post-Standard, Mediapost, and PlanetOut Inc. in 2008. Additionally, he served as a Senior Studio Coordinator at STOTT PILATES for one year in 2009-2010 and worked as a Doctoral Student and Graduate Instructor at the University of Missouri from 2012 to 2016.
Research Contributions
Brandon Miller conducts research in the field of media content and effects, utilizing various methodologies such as experimental research, textual analysis, and qualitative research. His work is accessible through his Google Scholar profile, where past research contributions are available for review. His research interests include the impact of new media on identity and societal perceptions, aligning with the courses he teaches at UMass Boston.