Beauty and the Burden of Being a Black Professor

This book explores the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black professors in academia, highlighting the lack of diversity in higher education institutions and providing advice for junior Black scholars on how to navigate academia and tackle the challenges they face.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

It is widely acknowledged that Black professors have faced a longstanding history of disparities and inequalities within the academic realm. This comprehensive volume delves into the personal accounts, hardships, and remarkable achievements of Black professors. Featuring personal essays penned by accomplished Black scholars across the United States, this volume showcases profound insights and inspiring narratives from esteemed Black intellectuals. It sheds light on the pervasive lack of diversity in many higher education institutions, fostering crucial discussions on race in academia and providing valuable guidance to academics of color in their career pursuits. This book serves as a valuable resource for aspiring academics, offering insights on launching successful careers, maintaining productivity in research, teaching, and service, and mitigating the racial-related challenges that may hinder new scholars of color. By presenting discussions on professional development and highlighting the triumphs and challenges experienced by Black professors across various disciplines, this book provides invaluable advice to junior Black scholars on navigating the academic landscape and overcoming the unique obstacles faced by Black scholars.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838672683