Dr. Ray Zimmerman joined Saddleback College in August 2009. His responsibilities include teaching Literature, English Composition, and Honors classes. His doctoral research at the UC Irvine concerned masculinity and violence in 20th century American literature. Prior to joining Saddleback College, he taught British and US literature and English composition at UC Irvine where he was a Course Director for developmental and freshman writing classes. At Saddleback College, he's the co-Chair of the English Department, facilitator of an equity training course for faculty, and a member of the President's Equity and Inclusion Council.