(Un)seen work: the pedagogical experiences of black queer men in faculty roles

Abstract

While the body of literature that deliberately underscores the experiences of Black faculty is growing in volume and complexity, the intersectional experiences of Black faculty members have seldom been a focus of inquiry. To address this gap, this study explores how Black queer men reconcile and engage their Blackness and queerness while occupying roles within the academy. Insights from this collaborative autoethnographic study, informed by a quare conceptual lens, illuminated the pedagogical experiences of Black queer men faculty at historically White institutions (HWIs). Using these insights as a point of departure, we close with a message for Black queer men who are currently in or aspiring to faculty roles.