Oklahoma Baptist University has announced two appointments to its Division of Language and Literature, expanding its capacity to serve students in English, literature and TESOL programs.

Dr. Jessica Rohr has returned to her position of associate professor of English and TESOL. She had briefly served as an adjunct professor but has returned full-time to continue her work within the division, where she has taught since 2017. Rachel Wallace joins the faculty as visiting assistant professor of English.

Rohr brings extensive experience in teaching English, linguistics and TESOL in both domestic and international settings. Prior to her new role, she served as assistant professor of English and TESOL at OBU for seven years and has taught courses ranging from second language acquisition to composition and classical literature.

She previously taught at the University of Texas at Arlington and institutions in China and Latin America. Rohr holds a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Texas at Arlington, a master’s in English with a TESOL focus from Missouri State University and a bachelor’s in intercultural studies from Baptist Bible College.

Wallace is teaching English and literature courses. She has served as an adjunct instructor at OBU since January 2025. During that time, she mentored a group of editing students in producing the first issue of “The Collective,” a magazine highlighting the professional development of OBU faculty. She previously taught at Colorado Early Colleges in Parker, Colorado, and served for over a decade as Assistant Professor of English at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Her experience includes instruction across all levels of English studies, as well as academic editing and curriculum development.

Wallace is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English at Liberty University. She holds a master’s degree in English from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education from Hannibal-LaGrange University.

The Division of Language and Literature at OBU prepares students in areas such as literature, composition, linguistics, TESOL and world languages—including Spanish, French and sign language—equipping graduates for careers in education, writing, language studies and cross-cultural engagement.