Office: THMH Thomas 215 | Phone: (308) 865-8493 | Email: dettmanjc@unk.edu
Dr. Dettman has taught university courses in Spanish, Humanities, and Comparative Literature. His doctoral research focused on contemporary Cuban fiction. His current scholarship and teaching cover a wide array of interests, including the Caribbean, the Southern Cone, the U.S. Southwest, Critical Theory, and second-language education.
Administrative
Department Chair, UNK Modern Languages (2018–2023).
Graduate Program Chair, MAEd Spanish Education (2016–2018).
Academic
Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney (2023–present).
Associate Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney (2017–23).
Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney (2013–2017).
Visiting Assistant Professor, Monmouth College (2012–2013).
Ph.D. – University of California, Davis.
M.A.T. – Northern Arizona University.
B.A. – Arizona State University.