EDUCATION
Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Human Development (Specialization: Higher Education Administration)
Graduated August 2014
Courses included: Physiological and Psychological Dimensions of Development, Social and Economic Dimensions of Development, Theoretical Foundations, Law and Policy in Higher Education, Strategic Planning and College Finance, Models of Teaching, Academic Curriculum, Ethics, Leadership Dynamics, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Advanced Statistics, Advanced Correlation
Dissertation Topic: Conformity to Masculine Gender Norms as Predictors of Subtle Rape Myth Belief
Award: Melvin Medal for Excellence in Scholarly Investigation

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
M.S. Forensic Psychology
Graduated May 2024
Courses include: Advanced Cognitive Science, Advanced Social Psychology, Advanced Psychology of Criminal Investigations, Advanced Forensic Psychology, Legal Psychology, Corrections Psychology, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice Seminar

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Graduate Certificate: Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusion
Completed in August 2016
Courses include: Power and Privilege, Gender and Sexuality, Religion and Social Justice, Race in America

West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
M.S. Counseling: Higher Education
Graduated May 2003
Independent Research: Suicide Risk Factors in the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth Population

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania
B.A. Psychology (Developmental/Experimental) and English
Graduated May 2001

PUBLICATIONS

Kelly, G. (2020). Rape myths in Internet-based MSM pornography: Men who are with men are still men. In F. Jacobs (Ed.). Pornography: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. New York, NY: Peter Lang Publishing.

Kelly, G. (2019). Lesbian invisibility continued: The “straight-washing” of Southern women in The Color Purple and Fried Green Tomatoes. Book chapter submitted to B. M. Jack (Ed.) Southern History on Screen: Race and Rights, 1976-2016. Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky Press.

Kelly, G. (2016). Perry as Madea: Homophobia gets a pass when it’s a man in a dress. In B. C. Johnson (Ed.) The Problematic Tyler Perry. New York, NY: Peter Lang Publishing.

Kelly, G. (2015). Kurt and Blaine: New sexual scripts for gay youth. In B.C. Johnson & D. K. Faill (Eds.) Glee and “New Directions” for social change.  Boston, MA: Sense Publishers.

Saddler, T. N., Kelly, E., and Strayhorn, T. (2013). Black doctoral students’ identities: Intersections of race, class, and gender. In T. Strayhorn (Ed.) Living at the intersections: Social identities and Black collegians. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Kelly, G. (3 Jun 2013). They taught me more… ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educator’s blog. Available at http://acpacsje.wordpress.com/

Kelly, G. (27 May 2013). Hegemonic masculinities and adult entertainment: Fighting reinforcement. ACPA Standing Committee on Men and Masculinities blog. Available at: http://www.acpascmm.blogspot.com/

Teaching Experience

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Adjunct Instructor                                                                                                           
May 2026-Present
Introduction to Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Personality Psychology, Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology (two-year contract)                           
August 2024-May 2026
Introduction to Psychology, Child Development, Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Personality Psychology, Adolescent Development, Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies, Psychology of Criminal Investigation, Advanced Research (senior capstone)

Developed syllabi, assignment, and assessment material for undergraduate in-person and asynchronous classes. Supervised multiple independent studies and research assistantship students. Received stellar student evaluations.

University of Wisconsin @ Parkside, Parkside, WI
Course Developer                                                                                                             
May 2026-Present

Lifespan Development, Social Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology

Provide initial course development for courses in an accelerated online format with a distinct consideration and adaptation for adult learners.  

Lecturer, Higher Education Administration
DeSales University
August 2020-Present
Introduction to Higher Education, College Student Development: Theories and Applications, Research and Assessment

Lecturer, Psychology
DeSales University
January 2023-Present
Applied Research and Design, Senior Seminar, Social Psychology, Human Development, Psychology of Antisocial Behavior

Instructor, Social Sciences
Luzerne County Community College
January 2023-Present
Introduction to Sociology, Human Development

Instructor (visiting, one-year)      
Marywood University
August 2021-August 2022

General Psychology, Contemporary Approaches to Learning, Child Development (undergraduate and graduate), Advanced Studies in Gender and Sexuality (doctoral), Psychology in Film, Developmental Psychology, Personality Theory (undergraduate, graduate/doctoral), Human Development (graduate), Advanced Studies in Gender and Sexuality (doctoral)

Lecturer, Psychology and Counseling
Marywood University
August 2010-August 2021
General Psychology, Developmental Psychology (undergraduate and graduate), Psychology of Adolescence, Social Psychology (undergraduate and graduate), Personality Psychology, Psychology in Film, Multicultural Issues in Psychology (doctoral)

Instructor, Student Affairs in Higher Education
August 2017-May 2018
Kutztown University
Theory and Application of Student Development Theories, Assessment and Evaluation, Research Methods, Contemporary College Students

Instructor, Psychology
August 2017-May 2019
East Stroudsburg University
General Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, Infant and Childhood Development

Adjunct Instructor
Lafayette College
August 2013-May 2015
Gender, Sexuality, and the Media, Masculinities in Media

Intern, Higher Education Administration Program Office
Marywood University
August-December 2012
Co-instructor  Law and Policy in Higher Education (graduate and doctoral)

Adjunct Instructor of English
Lackawanna College—Honesdale Center
January-May 2010
 Basic Writing Skills, Reading for College, Fundamentals of Writing

Adjunct Instructor of American Studies
Lebanon Valley College
August 2005-May 2008
Gender and Sexual Minorities in American Culture, Multiculturalism and the American Identity

Professional Experience

Dean of Student Life/Interim Dean of Student Life
East Stroudsburg University
January 2019-March 2021

Acting Director of New Student Programs
East Stroudsburg University
March 2019-March 2021

Associate Dean of Intercultural Development/Director of Gender and Sexuality Programs
Lafayette College
July 2012-June 2015

Associate/Assistant Director of Student Activities
Lebanon Valley College
July 2004-August 2008

Residential Life Coordinator/Coordinator of LGBTQ Programs and Services
Lehigh University
July 2003-June 2004