Immigration, Identity, and Inclusion in the Lives of Faculty of Color

"Grounded in the historical context of immigration and race relations in the United States, this book provides invaluable insights into the experiences of immigrant faculty of color. A wonderful balance of personal stories, empirical studies, and critical analyses of the experiences of immigrant faculty of color, this book is a must-read for academics and institutional leadership who want to create inclusive environments for immigrant colleagues of color."
—Gudrun Nyunt, Associate Professor, Northern Illinois University

This book draws from social, psychosocial, and psychological perspectives to highlight the fatigue experienced by immigrant faculty of color in institutions of higher learning. In addition to a brief history of migration to the United States of America and a synopsis of the historical contexts of race relations, contributors share autoethnographic narratives of resistance and hope, as well as findings from qualitative and mixed-methods studies showcasing the inner voices, resilience, determination, and courage of immigrant faculty of color. The book illuminates multiple aspects which shape the identities and experiences of immigrant faculty of color as they navigate the academy. This book is a resource for faculty, administrators, and international doctoral students of color who aspire to become faculty in higher education.

Lavern G. Byfield is Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA. Her publications and research are in the areas of language acquisition, English Language Arts instruction for diverse populations, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy. A former classroom teacher, she has 22 years of teaching experience at the primary and tertiary levels, combined. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and advises/mentors doctoral students and candidates.

Jean Kaya is Assistant Professor in Language and Literacy Education at the University of Windsor, Canada. His research focuses on teacher education, international education and intercultural learning, identities, and critical literacies as a framework to mediate issues of social justice.