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Jim Lee
Associate Professor, Department of Asian American Studies at UC Irvine
James Kyung-Jin Lee, also known as Jim Lee, is a prominent academic at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He currently serves as a Professor of Asian American Studies and is affiliated with the English department at UCI's School of Humanities.124
Academic Background and Expertise
Professor Lee's research and teaching interests focus on:
- Asian American literature and culture
- Contemporary US literature
- Race and ethnic studies3
He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology.4
Notable Achievements
Recent Book Award:: In 2022, Lee's book "Pedagogies of Woundedness: Illness, Memoir, and the Ends of the Model Minority" was named an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries.1 This prestigious recognition is given to approximately 10% of the 6,000 works reviewed by Choice each year.
Leadership Roles:: Lee serves as the director of the Center for Medical Humanities at UCI.1 This position reflects his interdisciplinary approach, bridging Asian American studies with medical and health humanities.
Research Focus
Lee's work explores the intersection of Asian American experiences with illness, medicine, and disability. His award-winning book examines:
- The experiences of Asian Americans, particularly doctors, when they face illness
- How popular culture positions Asian Americans as medical authorities
- The cultural implications of Asian American voices in narratives of illness and disability1
Through his research and writing, Lee contributes significantly to the fields of Asian American studies, disability studies, and medical humanities, bringing visibility to these important areas of study.
