About

Prior to coming to Drexel, Dr. Johnson gained a decade of experience as a faculty member—most recently holding a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment at California State University, Northridge, in addition to many years with the University of Wisconsin and Washington State University. Dr. Johnson is the author of nearly 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, which can be found in publications like The Journal of Men’s StudiesReconstruction: Studies in Contemporary CultureThe Journal of Prisoners on PrisonsThe Journal of New Media & CultureStudies in HumanitiesHumanities and Social Sciences Communication. He has presented his research at regional, national and international conferences, including most recently the Association of College and Research Libraries Annual Conference, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, and the Popular Culture Association Annual Conference.

Dr. Johnson is an award-winning academic recognized for his commitment to pedagogical excellence and his dedication to working with historically marginalized communities. And, as a lifelong learner Dr. Johnson continues to pursue higher education through an additional Bachelor’s degree (in Architecture) from Drexel University, in addition to both ICAA certification and AIA licensure.

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Honors

Racial Justice Honoraria Award
New England Archivists, 2026
Certified Archivist
Academy of Certified Archivists, 2025
Exceptional Service to Students Award
California State University - Northridge, 2021

Organizational Affiliations

Administration, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University

DUL Services, Drexel University Libraries, Drexel University

Past Affiliations

Resident, Drexel University Libraries, Drexel University

Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge (United States, Northridge) - CSUN

Visiting Professor, Deep Springs College (United States, Dyer)

Assistant Professor, Washington State University (United States, Pullman) - WSU

Senior Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Madison (United States, Madison) - UW

Education

American Studies
04 Aug 200806 May 2013, Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University (United States, Pullman) - WSU
Library Science
20222026, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), San Jose State University (United States, San Jose) - SJSU
Cultural Studies
02 Jan 200705 May 2008, Master of Arts (MA, MA, AM, or AM), University of South Florida (United States, Tampa) - USF
Liberal Studies
02 Jan 200202 May 2005, Bachelor of Arts (BA, AB, BS, BSc, SB, ScB), University of New Orleans (United States, New Orleans) - UNO
Architecture
2024, Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Drexel University (United States, Philadelphia)