Joseph Torok

Joseph Torok

Associate Professor of Teaching

joseph.torok@wayne.edu

5057 Woodward, Suite 10501

Department

English

Joseph Torok

Joe has a background in rhetoric, writing, and technical communications. His writing background includes arts and entertainment reporting, sports reporting, textbook authoring and academic publications focused on writing assessment and writing program administration. 

Research interest(s)/area of expertise

  • Rhetoric and composition
  • Accessibility
  • Digital rhetoric
  • Bibliometrics 
  • Technical and professional writing
  • Writing assessment
  • Open access writing and publishing

Education

  • PhD in English, with a concentration in Rhetoric & Composition (Wayne State University)
  • M.A. in Written Communication (Eastern Michigan University)
  • B.A. in Geography (Eastern Michigan University)

Courses taught by Joseph Torok

Fall Term 2025 (future)

Winter Term 2025 (current)

Fall Term 2024

Winter Term 2024

Fall Term 2023

Winter Term 2023