Ian Simpson Ross was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1930. He received his B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of St. Andrew's (1954), a B.Litt. from Oxford University (1956) and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas (1960). After completing his Ph.D., Ross joined the University of British Columbia English Dept. as a lecturer. In 1982, he became department head. Ross became Professor Emeritus of English in 1993.
From the description of Ian Ross fonds. 1969-1979, 1990. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606455688